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Open Water Swimming at Manvers Waterfront Boat Club

New for 2019 
Book online for a Swim at Manvers - All Swimmers have to register their contact details with the club.
Lanes 2 Lake - Coached Session
Lanes to Lake - Introduction to Triathlon
​Not sure about joining an open session - Introduction to Open Water Guided Swims Available !
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General OWS Session (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
General OWS Session (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
Lanes 2 Lake (Coached Session)
Inroduction to Open Water Guided Swims

Go on - take the plunge!

Open Water Swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Once hooked you may even want to take part in a triathlon, go on a SwimTrek holiday, take a challenge for charity or just use it as a great way to keep fit and lose a few pounds

Is it for me?

If you’ve had enough of lane ropes, chlorinated water, congested lanes? Or if you love the outdoors or always enjoy swimming on holiday then why not give it a go?

Manvers has some of the best facilities in the country for open water swimming. Set in the Manvers regeneration zone. Manvers Lake boasts:

  • Clean clear water all year round
  • Showers and changing facilities
  • Loan wet suits
  • Slipway access to water
  • Clearly marked swim course

Did you know…..During the summer season the water ranges from 14 ˚C to over 20 ˚C ! 

How good a swimmer do I need to be?

As with many sports open water swimming does have risks. If you are a confident swimmer and regularly lane swim for more than 20 minutes you should be OK to swim. All open sessions have safety cover and safety briefings.

The swimming circuit at Manvers Lake is 0.5 Miles or 800 metres (equivalent to 32 lengths of a normal pool). Some swimmers build up to this distance as part of a personal achievement.

I can only do breast stroke - does that matter?

In short no, many of our swimmers choose to swim breast stroke and we often have coaches who will help you if you want to improve your strokes speed and stamina.

What does it cost?

You can pay by session for the “Open” sessions or become a member of Manvers Waterfront Boat Club. Remember members have access to more sessions than the open sessions and access to all the other facilities and sports available at Manvers.

Haven’t got a wet suit? Don’t worry we can loan you one until you are ready to buy your own.

When can I swim?

Dates of Open swimming sessions are posted in the events calendar

The summer season generally runs from May to September depending on water temperature and conditions. More experienced swimmers continue to swim at Manvers Lake all year round.

Still not sure or want to talk to someone about it?

No problem - just contact us at  ows@mwbc.org.uk or via our facebook page !

So what's stopping you?

See our Facebook Page for more info
Introduction Courses
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Manvers Waterfront Boat Club Ltd
The Boathouse, Station Road
Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham
South Yorkshire S63 7DG
Telephone  01709 878984
Registered in England & Wales, Company Number 08239169
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