Open water swim training first attempt

[Arsen Gere]

Went for my first OW swim on Thursday and 2nd one today here
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For something a bit different there is Ellerton Lake, near Catterick, not too far from you. It is used for the Cleveland Short Course race which is a flat standard distance race you might fancy next year. It will also feature in the Double Steelman, or Ironman to you and me but not by the main brand and a lot cheaper

 

[fatmo]

I'm in training for a middle distance tri later in the year and want to do some open water swims as training, Ive never done one before and found a reservoir not too far away in Coleshill, Warwickshire, but couldn't find a contact number to ask if its ok to swim, there is a sailing club there.
Is it ok to just go ahead or do we need permission to swim ? can anyone help ?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Your local fishing shop should be able to at least point you in the direction of the angling licence people, the same people who would permit OW swimming there.

Worth a shot.http://www.stwater.co.uk/leisure-and-learning/reservoir-locations/shustoke/*/tab/overview/

 

[ziggys101]

I'm in training for a middle distance tri later in the year and want to do some open water swims as training, Ive never done one before and found a reservoir not too far away in Coleshill, Warwickshire, but couldn't find a contact number to ask if its ok to swim, there is a sailing club there.
Is it ok to just go ahead or do we need permission to swim ? can anyone help ?

Find your local triathlon club as they will probably have open water sessions that are open to everyone when the weather warms up a little :-)

 

[fatmo]

Your local fishing shop should be able to at least point you in the direction of the angling licence people, the same people who would permit OW swimming there.

Worth a shot.http://www.stwater.co.uk/leisure-and-learning/reservoir-locations/shustoke/*/tab/overview/

Thanks T.M.H.N.E.T, I'll give it a bash

 

[fatmo]

Find your local triathlon club as they will probably have open water sessions that are open to everyone when the weather warms up a little :-)

Thanks Ziggy101, I'm going to join Coventry Triathletes in a couple of weeks, I hope they do OW sesh's