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Eat a banana in the water!
...a la Ross Edgley
Inspired by Ross Edgley and his swim around Great Britain #bananatally
Create GPS 'ART' with your swim
Don't let the runners have all the fun!
PRIZE ALERT!
Sponsored by Western cycle! Let’s see your best art work for a chance at a Blueseventy day pack filled will all the swimming goodies!
Finish your swim with tea & cake
Like the good folks in England do!
What's your favourite?! Let's see a snap!
Sunrise or Sunset Swim
A beautiful way to start or end your day!
... and we'd love to see your pictures
Swim with a... Friend
Your best bud!
Swimmy pals are the best pals!
Swim with a... relative
Note: they can also crew/provide safety cover
Your favourite family member!
Swim with a... pet
Note: they can also crew/provide safety cover
Let's see your furry/scaly/hairy pals! The most fun kind of swimming buddy!
Swim with a...Newbie
Introduce someone to the open water!
Or perhaps just find someone you've never swam with before. Make a new pal and experience the feeling of open water bliss with someone new!
Swim with a... love interest
Oh la la!
A good way to spend time with a loved one... or break the ice with someone new!
They can also crew/provide safety cover/paddle if they aren't a swimmer!
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Please note that on the BINGO card this is beside skinny dip for a reason ;)
1 kilometre
short & sweet
PRIZE ALERT!
Go FAST! Wetsuit & non-wetsuit divisions. Prizes for the fastest folks!
1 mile
King Island is already pre-measured!
Go fast! Lets see what you got!
Swim wearing a crown
...and please take a snap!
Let's see all the swimming royalty!
3.8km
...are you an iron-person?!
Yeah, you are!
5km
In fact, your BETTER than an iron-person!
You're titanium!
1 kilometre... sans wetsuit
... the English Channel way
True open water swimmers won't wear wetsuits... at any temperature! It's true, check out the ice mile if you have any doubts!
Note: PLEASE don't put yourself in any danger of hypothermia. See the following for a list of open water resources:
Outdoor Swimmer: Open water safety
Outdoor swimmer: Am I safe?
Lone Swimmer: Understanding hypothermia
Active: Signs of hypothermia
1 mile... sans wetsuit
... and the North Channel way
True open water swimmers won't wear wetsuits... at any temperature! It's true, check out the ice mile if you have any doubts!
Note: PLEASE don't put yourself in any danger of hypothermia. See the following for a list of open water resources:
Outdoor Swimmer: Open water safety
Outdoor swimmer: Am I safe?
Lone Swimmer: Understanding hypothermia
Active: Signs of hypothermia
Do a 'double'
Twice the fun!
Also known as a "two-a-day", swim twice in one day. At least 1kilometre each, separated by at least 1 hour.
Tethered swim
...the COVID-19 special
When public pools and beaches were closed, a large number of swimmers got inventive and tried tethered swimming!
Tip: use a swim snorkel... it will be a lot easier!
Note: An endless pool would also count!
Longest swim
Let's see what you got!
Go long & challenge yourself!
Swim somewhere brand new
...explore!
Just make sure to check out local regulations & know the water conditions before you hop in.
Swim at night
... it's absolutely stunning.
Safety:
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Use a beacon & glow stick for increased visibility
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Swim parallel to shore and know your route
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Don’t go alone!
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Go during a full moon, if possible (it’s gorgeous and will provide a surprising amount of light)
Here are a few resources to help you prepare:
Open water swimming: Light up the night
Arena water instinct: Night-swimming
Outdoor Revival: safety tips
Point-to-point
...the ultimate adventure!
PRIZE ALERT!
Share your adventure with us on social media (or email us) for a chance to win a Wild Swim Bag sponsored by SwimSecure UK!
Safety:
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Make sure you plan your route & carry the necessary navigation equipment (if needed).
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Tip: use a towbuoy/swim bag (the Wild swim bag is PERFECT) if you’ll be walking back to your start point!
Swim in the rain
You're wet anyways!
Safety:
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Regarding storms: If you can see it, if you can hear it… CLEAR IT! (aka- get out of the water!)
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If the rain is heavy enough to impair visibility, opt for another day!
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Depending on where you are swimming, heavy rain can wash deposits into the water. In that case, please avoid!
Tips for swimming in the rain here!
Do A swimrun
SwimRun is a sport originating in the Swedish archipelago... born out of a drunken bet! Teams of two alternate swimming and running (for this challenge it must be a minimum of 1km each throughout the whole workout) between trail and water without stopping in between. You can bring/wear whatever you want (think pull buoy, paddles, wetsuit, shoes, etc.) but you must carry it with you the entire time.
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Note that traditional SwimRun races make a whistle & towbuoy mandatory... something we agree with!
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Read more here: Love SwimRun
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Tips for swimmers at Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
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Learn from the original: OTILLO