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