Next Swim 11 Feb
There's also something special lined up for Sun 12 Feb. There will be swimming, racing and a special treat.
Intro. Course
Whether you are an occasional dipper or summer swimmer, winter swimming can be daunting. If you need a bit of support & guidance to get started then check out our Introduction to Cold Water Immersion Course, next date 11 Feb.
Cold Dip Commando
BBC Northwest filming Cold Dip Commando. An honour to support Tim on his fundraising journey.
On 9th Jan we hosted a swim/dip for Tim Crossins, former Royal Marine and survivor of 3 cancers. He will be dipping every day in January on a journey around the UK, raising money for 3 great causes:
When Tim rolled into Liverpool he'd raised £8,000, by the time he'd left it was up to £13,000. Simply awesome. Big thanks to BBC North West for capturing some footage, which went on to feature on BBC Breakfast. The Liverpool Echo also helped spread the word with some excellent footage too (above).
- The Royal Marines Charity
- Lymphoma Action
- Rock 2 Recovery
When Tim rolled into Liverpool he'd raised £8,000, by the time he'd left it was up to £13,000. Simply awesome. Big thanks to BBC North West for capturing some footage, which went on to feature on BBC Breakfast. The Liverpool Echo also helped spread the word with some excellent footage too (above).
Benefits of Cold Water Immersion
Whether it's a simple dip or a swim, cold water immersion has many benefits. There's lots of studies into the tangible benefits of cold water swimming out there, the most recent study we've noticed is here. Before launching off it's also worth taking note of the risks.
Getting Here
The venue is opposite BEAN Coffee, less than 5 minutes walk from Moorfields station. There is also a keypad accessed bicycle store within 2 mins walk. We encourage active travel, and travel by public transport where possible. Postcode L3 1BG.
For drivers, our recommended car park is Liverpool Waters Parking, 30 seconds walk from the venue. It's a multi-storey between BEAN Coffee and the Malmaison Hotel. This car park has EV charging stations, and also has a toilet.
There are other parking options within 5 minutes walk, eg Galton St at the back of Home Bargain, and CostCo.
It's also possible to park on the hashed yellow lined area right next to the footbridge (20 secs walk from venue!), This is £4 for 1 hour.
For drivers, our recommended car park is Liverpool Waters Parking, 30 seconds walk from the venue. It's a multi-storey between BEAN Coffee and the Malmaison Hotel. This car park has EV charging stations, and also has a toilet.
There are other parking options within 5 minutes walk, eg Galton St at the back of Home Bargain, and CostCo.
It's also possible to park on the hashed yellow lined area right next to the footbridge (20 secs walk from venue!), This is £4 for 1 hour.
Video by Alex Harrison of Around The World In 80 Films.
Changing
We have 2 changing shelters with lockers for storage of valuables. Please bring your own padlock in order to lock your locker.
Water Temp.
Typical temperatures in Princes Dock (degrees Celsius):
- Jan & Feb 1 to 7
- Mar, 4 to 9
- April, 10 to 14
- May, 13 to 18
- June, 16 to 21
- July, 16 to 21
- August, 16 to 21
- Sept, 14 to 19
- Oct, 12 to 16
Our Clothing
The perfect Christmas gift to yourself, or your swim friend. Buy them direct from our supplier here:
All our products are made to order by Teemill. Read more about why we have chosen Teemill to make our clothing here.
Squad/Club Training
Are you a swimming club, triathlon club, channel relay team, or similar? Get in touch, if we can help we will.
Professional Training
We can facilitate the following qualifications:
- Royal Life Saving Society Open Water Lifeguard
- STA Open Water Coach
- Water Skills Acadamy Courses
- BCU Paddlesport Courses
Refreshments
Moose Coffee and Bean Coffee are both just 30 seconds walk away. The Malmaison Hotel and Cargo Seafood Restaurant are very close by too. There's toilets at the bottom of Princes Dock multi-storey car park.
On your bike! Active travel encouraged.
Well done to all who took part in the Sunset Swim Series in 2022 at Princes Dock
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