These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. If the swim sells out we will open a limited waiting list - please follow the link on the registration website for more information. Peter talks about the first sub 7 hr English Channel Swim and his life in open water swimming events. Club members have a wide range of experience ranging from long distance endurance swims to ice swimming and will always be happy to offer advice. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club was formed to promote and encourage interest and participation. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The Seahorse Swim is held at Knoll Beach in Studland Bay. Brilliantly organised with around 300 swimmers going off together, it attracts swimmers of all capabilities and from all backgrounds. We have produced a generation of indoor pool swimmers who feel out of their comfort zone swimming outdoors. Or you may have considered just turning up to swim without such knowledge, not practised in open water conditions, which is inadvisable, or never swum in a wetsuit. Childrens freedom is so restricted these days. If you have thought about entering the British Gas Great East Swim, but youre worried about swimming a mile, or are not old enough to enter the mile event, then the British Gas Great East Swim 500 is the answer! Club members have a wide range of experience ranging from long distance endurance swims to ice swimming and will always be happy to offer advice. Post navigation Previous Post Next Post View entry information for the 2017 SW and Dorset Open Water Championships which close on Friday 2 June 2017. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Website www.eastdorsetowsc.org.. Another top event is run by my own East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I have had some tricky swims but I suppose the worse was when I was taken off course by a drunken Greek pilot in one of my 26kms Gulf of Toreneos swim. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Thanks for your message! The event will start and finish in the same location as the one mile swim, on the same day, Saturday 19 June, at Alton Water in Suffolk. Never stray far from the shoreline (no more than 50 metres out)- all you need is a depth of water to swim in. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. These days, I guess most people gravitate to open water swimming later in life maybe in their 20s and 30s. Petar Stoychev (the first person to swim the English Channel under 7 hours) gave some training tips to competitors of the Chillswim Coniston 5.25 mile swim. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Home East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club WELCOME TO EAST DORSET'S FINEST OPEN WATER SWIMMING CLUB LATEST ANNOUNCEMENT Here we are in the Spring of 2022, ready to embrace a new swimming season that isn't governed by complicated rules on bubbles, isolation periods and lateral flow tests! But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Yes of course! Bob Holman is a founder member of our Club, contributor to Swimming Times, Channel swimmer and has swum in every lido in the country. We make a small charge of 5 which goes towards the hire of changing rooms, insurance and of course post swim hot drinks and biscuits. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. We got there in the end but it was a tough swim. We ask prospective members to attend a taster session so that we can assess their abilities and run through basic safety techniques. Please come along to one of our taster sessions so that we can assess your abilities. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. The race is timed using ankle worn timing chips and there are prizes in many different categories. Look for the little sea creatures in the rock pools, embrace nature. Your coach may already have discussed with you race tactics such as dolphining, drafting, bodysurfing, impeding, negative splitting, railroading, sheltered-side breathing, slip streaming and more. However, in recent years more and more people have been attracted to swimming outdoors. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Our club was formed to encourage participation and cater for the growing interest in open water swimming. 32 were here. In this clip (3m 24s) from Open Water Swimming: Skills, Techniques and Race Tips, youll see how proper drafting can increase efficiency, minimize fatigue and relax those competitive nerves. Yes, it became a lifelong passion that has stayed with me all my life. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. This rule change has been brought about to increase safety for competitors in water between 16- 18 (compulsory) and 18 20 (optional). I was amazed how happy many investors wrote good comments about her. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club was formed to promote and encourage interest and participation in open water swimming in East Dorset. We normally start swimming after 6pm and carry on until 7:30pm but you're welcome to get out earlier! Annual membership for 2022 is 20. Walk to the beach past the Jazz Caf and the Sandbanks Hotel. I It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Members have a wide range of interests including leisure swims, travel, long distance swimming and even ice swimming, Address Shore Road, BH13 7PJ Poole, Dorset. Saturday 19 June 2010 Alton Water in Suffolk. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. There is a place called Seacombe along the Purbeck coast here in Dorset. These cookies do not store any personal information. An update from us at the Seahorse Swim. Details on exact procedure for control and confirmation of wetsuits at the FINA competition will be available from the official FINA Technical Delegate prior to the competition. I was brought up to swim outdoors and it was the most natural thing to do. An informed view is that to ensure complete coverage of the shoulder the wetsuit must include a sleeve, as a minimum polo or T shirt length covering the full shoulder and upper arm in order to maintain shoulder cover during swimming, full arm to wrist has been suggested although elbows do not feature in the rule, whereas coverage of knees as a mid-limb joint in respect of leg length of a wetsuit is. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club was formed to promote and encourage interest and participation. Did you enjoy it? East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club held its second annual Seahorse Challenge Open Water Swimming Race at Knowle Beach, Studland, Dorset on Sunday 26th. Unfortunately not many swimmers have signed up for the Regions introductory Open Water Swimmer Development course which is now at risk of being cancelled. Paul Sampson: Swimming Across Continents 17th October 2017 8th December 2017 Paul Sampson joined East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club in 2015 after deciding to train to Swim Across Continents, from Asia to Europe. These cookies do not store any personal information. We welcome new members and can offer a great way to get into open water swimming in a safe, fun environment. Old content from 24th September 2008 to 17th May 2017. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. This is another well organised and friendly swim. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. The swim from Knoll Beach, Studland was held by kind permission of the National Trust and in support of the Seahorse Trust and was blessed with good weather. Subject to these specific shape specifications, swimsuits for open water swimming competitions shall further comply with all other requirements applicable to swimsuits for pool swimming competition. There's no maximum age - out oldest swimmer is approaching his 80th birthday! We suggest you come along in the summer or autumn when the sea is warm before you commit to buying a wetsuit. It is a fun job, where you have a chance to chat to everyone, get to know names and show off your hot chocolate making skills after all it can be quite hard to get to know each other once the ear plugs are in place and were all out battling against the waves. If you don't want to commit to joining straight away you can also swim as a guest and we just make a small charge of 5. They shall not extend beyond the neck, wrists and ankles. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. There are still some places available, book via, https://www.njuko.net/seahorseswim2022/select_competition. My older brother and I would cycle the 6 miles to the beach with a group of friends and spend the day swimming in the sea and sand pools. A decision will be made on Sunday so there is no time to waste. Jet skis, fast motor boats and kite surfers are always a problem so look out for them. If you're just visiting Dorset and would like to swim with us that's great! Members are of mixed ability and include recreational swimmers, triathletes, long distance and cold water swimmers. Also, I have fond memories of the Old Rock Park Pool in Barnstaple where for 4d (old money! This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Our annual membership fee for 2022 will be 20. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Can anyone swim outdoors? If you are unsure about whether you need a taster session or not then please see the Join tab on the main menu and read down to the information regarding different swimming levels, and who to contact for advice. When: 3rd May 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Repeats Where: East Dorset OWSC Swim & Social On the first Tuesday of the month there'll be a Swim & Social so bring a plate of food to add to the table! The swim raises money for The Seahorse Trust, The National Trust (we're on NT land), The Royal Life Saving Society (who provide our safety cover) and East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Shore Road, BH13 7PJ Poole, UK Saturday 25 June 2016 - Preston Beach Weymouth DT4 7SX. In August 2106 FINA issued the following rule changes. Open Water Swim Training Tips from Peter Stoychev, BCP Council Shore Road Update March 2021. Always be aware of what is going on around you. There's more information on the How To Joinpage. There will always be faster swimmer in front of you and slower swimmer behind, at least that applies to all but two of our members! What range of abilities are there in the club? We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. At Ilkley I was to discover a 25 metre indoor pool on the same site absolutely packed with swimmers on a glorious sunny day. Your coach may already have discussed with you race tactics such as dolphining, drafting, bodysurfing, impeding, negative splitting, railroading, sheltered-side breathing, slip streaming and more. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We're a friendly club encompassing a range of abilities. Website links to wetsuits: https://huubdesign.com/pages/triathlon-wetsuits http://wetsuithire.co.uk/home http://www.swimthelakes.co.uk http://www.hireawetsuit.co.uk/hire-a-wetsuit http://www.prowetsuithire.co.uk/index.php/default/ http://mywetsuithire.co.uk https://www.triuk.com/index.php. While many of our swimmers are local our membership is drawn from across the South including Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and further afield. Open to anyone over the age of 11 years, the 500m swim is perfect for those either daunted by a mile outdoor swim or for those under 16 years old. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. If that wets your appetite for more, the East Region Open Water Championship takes place in July at Whitlingham Outdoor Centre near Norwich click for entry information. However a taster session is a good way to meet members of the club before committing to an annual membership. Wetsuits for both men and women shall completely cover torso, back, shoulders and knees. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Details Get in touch 1 sessions Tue #1 of 1 Club Session 18:00 Age 16 & over A swim from Shore Road Beach towards either Sandbanks or Bournemouth depending on tide and weather. It is often an anxiety ridden, turbulent situation. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Were you hooked from the start? We're a friendly club encompassing a range of abilities. If you know a current club member who can vouch for your abilities we can fast track your membership. The wetsuits should meet minimum requirements for coverage wetsuit must completely cover torso, back, shoulders and knees, and shall not extend beyond the neck, wrists and ankles. Wetsuits, goggles, thermal swim caps and much more inside. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The Seahorse Swim (3.8kms & 2kms) takes place in early July each year and attracts a strong field of swimmers from all over the country. Will charge a reduced fee for those joining after 1st August. These cookies do not store any personal information. You can blame foreign holidays and the building of new indoor all year round pools in the 60s and 70s. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. We were to meet at chalet 1168 courtesy of Mark and Ali and a motley crew of 14 swimmers were about to take to the water. We may ask you to sign a form and we charge 5 to cover costs of our facilities and refreshments. The Seahorse Swim (3.8kms & 2kms) takes place in early July each year and attracts a strong field of swimmers from all over the country. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. You can use this form to ask about the Seahorse Swim but please note that you'll probably find the answer you're looking for on the Facebook group and mailing list. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Members have a range of experience, from beginners to English Channel relay and soloists. From: Officials News Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 15:29 To: arwithers@aol.com Subject: British Swimming Guidance on Wetsuits. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. As wetsuits must be worn this year, you may find the following information useful, at the bottom are some links to websites where wetsuits can be purchased or hired. My first memory of swimming outdoors (I was only around 6 at the time) was at Instow. Entries are now open for this year's SW Regional Open Water Championships, which also incorporate Dorset ASA Open Water Championships. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 32 were here. The swimming purist would prefer the conventional costume, hat and goggles and may not approve of the wetsuit but it has helped to popularise the sport. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. From focusing on technique to finding a the right wetsuit, get clued up on how to excel in the water. Your coach may already have discussed with you race tactics such as dolphining, drafting, bodysurfing, impeding, negative splitting, railroading, sheltered-side breathing, slip streaming and more. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Great Swims ambassador Keri-anne Payne shares her tips. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. BCP Council Shore Road Update March 2021, Supporting Swim Education during the Coronavirus for FREE. So if you'd like to attend one of the sessions you can book online or, please contact Becca Goodson, our membership secretary, for more information. In addition, the outer surface of the used wetsuits shall not include outstanding shapes, such as ridges, fins etc. Find related and similar companies as well as employees by title and much more. Dates for taster sessions can be found on our calendar. Well do our normal swim until until 7:30pm then do what swimmers do best when not in the water eat & talk about swimming! Some swimmers choose to wear a wetsuit for all or part of the season while others choose to swim without a suit all year round. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club A club promoting open water swimming along the beautiful coastline of Poole, Sandbanks and Bournemouth. It defies logic! We welcome new members and offer a great way to get into open water swimming in safe, fun environment. Nowadays, children are often freaked out at the thought of swimming in the sea. : I was born in the 1940s and grew up in post war Barnstaple. Always look at the state of the sea. For the purpose of these rules, wetsuits are swimsuits made of material providing thermal insulation. Sunday swims arent starting up just yet, we will be waiting to see the numbers we have for this season and then assess the interest levels. There's no need to be fast - it's far more important to be safe and comfortable in the water. What is the most incredible experience you have had while swimming outdoors? Their safety is important too. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. These cookies do not store any personal information. If the weather is appalling we may postpone so best to check out the clubs Facebook or Instagram page. I guess my favourites are swimming through Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove to Stair Hole, Swanage Bay with friends on a Saturday morning, Ringstead Bay with my friend Emile on a sunny Sunday morning. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 85 entries have been received so far for the SW [and Dorset] Open Water Championships 2017 which take place in Weymouth on 24 June. The event is organised and run by volunteers drawn from East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club, their friends, families and other local swim groups. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Shore Road, BH13 7PJ Poole, Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club at Proswimwear.co.uk - Get all your open water swimming gear here! You can dive off the rocks and swim a few 100 metres to the east. We'd love to meet you. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. From learning to swim, I joined the Barnstaple Swimming Club under the guidance of Harold Vernon and played water polo for 30 years initially in for Barnstaple in the Devon League and then for Bridport and Bournemouth when we moved to Dorset. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Please contact our membership secretary who'll be happy to email them to you. It was the day of the big swim, our East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club 10 km swim from Fisherman's Walk at Southbourne to Sandbanks. These cookies do not store any personal information. June. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Not necessarily. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Unfortunately not many swimmers have signed up for the Region's introductory Open Water Swimmer Development course which is now at risk of being cancelled. We meet at Shore Road Beach. Yes, of course anyone can swim outdoors and you cannot start children too young. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club was formed to promote and encourage interest and. These days anyone can buy a wetsuit and this enables you to stay in longer. Kelly Podbury has sent confirmations to those entries where payment has been received up to and including 2 May. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club | Poole This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. You may already be putting other specialty moves unique to open water racing into your training preparations in open water conditions ahead of the competition. On 11th January 2017, further information was circulated by FINA as follows: Therefore during 2017, control of wetsuits at the Open Water Swimming competition will be done directly by the Technical Officials prior to the competition. Can you describe how it felt? Open to anyone over the age of 11 years, the 500m swim is perfect for those either daunted by a mile outdoor swim or for those under 16 years old. Tues 23 May is the first Club Social of our openwater season at Shore Road, Poole. In the intervening period to date it has been realised that an insufficient number of wetsuits have been submitted for FINA approval to provide a worldwide choice to athletes. I just loved the freedom and the friendships that swimming outdoors gave to me. 50.69515,-1.92941, The Plantation, 53 Cliff Drive, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Sandbanks Beach Club Hotel, Sandbanks, Poole, Anderson Wise - Not caring about the job seekers, St. Michael High School Sonde - best learning evironment, Pipara fun entertainment - jkhuinkoiuuhhu8n8g7bb 8yghg6 yb, Absolute Genetic Technologies - Good scientific reference, Abiy Yilma Media - Sadis - Sewoch me faker yelebachewim malet jemerik demo, Oriental Fusion OR Tambo Int' Airport, Chinese Thai cuisine - Dishonest staff, Glamour world professional beauty clinic - Hair Spa price, Maputo,mozambique Ka Magudu Kanyini - Need a room for 2, Effusia flats , Newcastle - Flats for sale. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. However, to provide guidance, the discussion to date has been around what would constitute coverage of the shoulder. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. BL 8.4 For open water swimming competitions, with water temperature from 20 C, swimsuits for both men and women shall not cover the neck, nor extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the ankle. In this clip (3m 24s) from "Open Water Swimming: Skills, Techniques and Race Tips," you'll see how proper drafting can increase efficiency, minimize fatigue and relax those competitive nerves. To put the matter into context I will reproduce FINA rules and guidance known to date. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. There's a nearby pay and display car park and disabled parking spaces opposite the Jazz Caf. When swimming to Sandbanks it is not advisable to swim beyond the lifeguard hut as at certain tidal stages strong currents can be experienced pushing swimmers toward the entrance of Poole Harbour. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. As in all OW events held in the home countries of England Scotland and Wales the Chief Referee will have responsibility for the overall management of the rules. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Some of our swimmers wear wetsuits but many do not. Imagine what todays parents would think of that? Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. We attracted open water swimmers from all walks of life but united in their love of swimming outdoors. Please bring some food and /or drink to share and stay and have a chat after your swim. Numbers are strictly limited and entries are allocated on a first come first served basis. There are of course now many events but for me the Round Brownsea swim of 4.6 miles run by my friend Mark Shakles from the RLSS Poole would take some beating. These cookies do not store any personal information. 85 entries have been received so far for the SW [and Dorset] Open Water Championships 2017 which take place in Weymouth on 24 June. www.eastdorsetowsc.org.. GPS Coordinates east dorset open water swimming club Situated near the picturesque town of Lamberhurst, Bewl Water is an hour's drive of Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and makes for a great day out on the Kent and Sussex border. As an example, I can remember swimming at Ilkley Open Air Pool. I'm an experienced sea swimmer, do I need to do a taster session? If you're a competent swimmer please email toto introduce yourself first. Of course, competitive swimming (open water events and challenges) can come later. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Find out more now! Swimming in a pack is a skill in itself. I was already a devotee to open water swimming but this cemented my relationship and my passion for the sport. 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