Collingwood Dock 1km Swim Series

Dates for your diaries (subject to government advice on COVID-19):
  • Monday 1st June
  • Monday 22nd June
  • ​Monday 13th July
Swim in one of the most historic parts of Liverpool on a route through Collingwood Dock, under the Bascule Bridge, Stanley Dock and Salisbury Dock with the Tobacco Warehouse, a Grade II listed building, The Titanic Hotel, and The Victorian Clock Tower in your eyeline. 
  • Registration: 17:30 - 18:15
  • Swim start: 18:30​

1km - 11th May

£15.00
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1km - 15th June

£15.00
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1km - 13th July

£15.00
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Entry includes:
  • Refreshments
  • Safety cover
  • Donation to BLOODWISE
  • WebScorer timing system
  • Prizes for First Male & First Female in both skins & wetsuit categories
  • Canal & Rivers Trust Event License
  • Entry processing fee
  • Event Insurance
  • Showers & changing rooms
  • Free parking 
"Very enjoyable, friendly swim in historic surroundings, tobacco warehouse and bascule bridge. Organisers very welcoming. Created interesting swim with good safety cover. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys open water swimming" - Steven 
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"Well run course, staff are really friendly and understanding of different abilities. Would highly recommend to anyone starting off in open water swimming." - John (Introduction to Open Water Swimming course)

The Historic Docks 2km 

The second Historic Docks 2km took place on 21st September 2019 in glorious sunshine. We managed to top up our BLOODWISE fundraising total to over £340! Full race results here. 
The first 2km took place on the 27th July - well done to all for braving the rain!
  • Wetsuit - 1st Keelan McCorriston; 2nd Alex Ward; 3rd Dean Hanwell
  • Skins - 1st Emily Brown; 2nd Matthew Davenport; 3rd Jan RIgby
The course record is now set by Keelan with a time of 28m 32s. 

The Historic Docks 1km

The 1km took place on 30th May with MerseyTri athletes performing well in the wetsuit category, and a ChesterFrostie busting out the breaststroke in skins. 
  • Wetsuit - 1st Greg Thomas; 2nd Barry Williams; 3rd Gary Nimno
  • Skins - 1st Matthew Davenport​
The_Historic_Docks_2km_Results.pdf
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Safety Rules

Your safety is very important to us. We ask you to read and comply with are general safety rules:
General_Safety_Rules.pdf
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ADDRESS
Complete Training Solutions, Collingwood Dock, Regent Rd, Liverpool L3 0AH 
If you need a good landmark to aim for the venue is river side of the Tobacco Warehouse, a Grade II listed building, and the world's largest brick-built warehouse, completed in 1901.
If you are driving please park "pointing home" to comply with the site safety regulations. If you are cycling there is a freshly laid cycle lane along Regent Road, and a bike rack to lock your bike safely at the venue.

Photo Gallery

More photos of Collingwood Dock Swims here.

Charity Fundraising

Our swims have helped raise £607.50 for BLOODWISE and Action on Pre-Eclampsia. Well done all, and particular thanks to Julie for her support.

Step Back in Time

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~ Victoria Clock Tower looks on, great for sighting ~
Victoria Clock Tower was designed by Jesse Hartley and was constructed in the 1840s, to commemorate the opening of Salisbury Dock. It's design was based upon an earlier drawing by Philip Hardwick.

Often referred to as the 'docker's clock', it was built as an aid to ships in the port, as it allowed them to set the correct time as they sailed out into the Irish Sea, while its bell warned of impending meteorological changes such as high tide and fog. Upon its completion is also served as a flat for the Pier Master.

In 1975, the building was added to the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest with Grade II status.
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