W/C 23 MAY SWIM TIMES:
- Tue 5 to 7:30pm
- Wed 11 to 1pm and 5 to 7:30pm
- Thur 5 to 7pm
We are hosting the HER SPIRIT Sunset Swim Series on the following Thursdays:
- 26 May - All distances start at 6:45pm (in water start)
- 23 Jun
- 21 Jul
- 20 Aug
- 15 Sep
You don't have to do all of them, you can do as many as you like.
- 4 distances 500m, 1km, 1500m, 2000m
- Each entry includes a Sunset swim cap and medal
- Official time given for each participant
- 15% off Zoggs discount
- Open to all swimmers
Keep in the loop via instagram.
DOCK TEE!
Unisex BIG T-Shirt, perfect for pre/post swim throw on, beach and lounge wear! Made from 100% organic cotton by our UK partners Teemill - buy direct from them here.
Unisex BIG T-Shirt, perfect for pre/post swim throw on, beach and lounge wear! Made from 100% organic cotton by our UK partners Teemill - buy direct from them here.
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WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE DOCK
Typical temperatures in Princes Dock during the summer season (degrees Celsius):
Typical temperatures in Princes Dock during the summer season (degrees Celsius):
- April, 10 to 14
- May, 13 to 18
- June, 16 to 21
- July, 16 to 21
- August, 15 to 20
- Sept, 14 to 19
- Oct, 12 to 16
SWIM GOALS FOR 2022
Swim in a beautiful glacial ribbon lake in Snowdonia National Park - Tal Y Llyn Swim.
Or take on the Dyfi Estuary at Aberdyfi Swim - host to the longest estuary swim in the UK.
Swim in a beautiful glacial ribbon lake in Snowdonia National Park - Tal Y Llyn Swim.
Or take on the Dyfi Estuary at Aberdyfi Swim - host to the longest estuary swim in the UK.
Photo copyright Liverpool Waters
We can recommend re-warming with a hot beverage in BEAN Coffee or MOOSE Coffee, both less than 1 minute's walk. Cargo Seafood Restaurant is also worth a visit. The Malmaison Hotel is also just 2 minutes walk away.
If you want further cold water swimming motivation take a look at the Polar Bear Challenge, and the International Ice Swimming Association.
If you want further cold water swimming motivation take a look at the Polar Bear Challenge, and the International Ice Swimming Association.
Competent skins (non-wetsuit) swimmers are welcome. High quality, bright, silicone swim hats are available for £5, and Swim Secure tow floats are available for £15.
Neil & Jan, regulars.
Many thanks to Alex Harrison of Around The World In 80 Films for producing the video below, and thanks to Jen!
GETTING HERE
The venue is opposite BEAN Coffee, 5 minutes walk from both Moorfields and James Street stations. 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.
The venue is opposite BEAN Coffee, 5 minutes walk from both Moorfields and James Street stations. 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.
CHANGING
There is a large decked area for changing, and lockers for storage of valuables. Please bring your own padlock in order to lock your locker. There are no showers or changing rooms at present. We recommend bringing a changing towel or similar.
There is a large decked area for changing, and lockers for storage of valuables. Please bring your own padlock in order to lock your locker. There are no showers or changing rooms at present. We recommend bringing a changing towel or similar.
THE COURSE
Currently the 400m is set up, marked by large red pyramid buoys.
Currently the 400m is set up, marked by large red pyramid buoys.
A win for Emma Shallcross
SQUAD/CLUB TRAINING
Are you a swimming club, triathlon club, channel relay team, or similar? Group bookings are available for training sessions, please get in touch to arrange - mike@weswimrun.org
Are you a swimming club, triathlon club, channel relay team, or similar? Group bookings are available for training sessions, please get in touch to arrange - mike@weswimrun.org
Photo by Alex Harrison
REFRESHMENTS & TOILETS
Moose Coffee and Bean Coffee are both just 30 seconds walk away. The Malmaison Hotel and Cargo Seafood Restaurant are very close by too.
Moose Coffee and Bean Coffee are both just 30 seconds walk away. The Malmaison Hotel and Cargo Seafood Restaurant are very close by too.
Well done to all who took part in the fundraiser for Level Water on Saturday 14 Aug - full details here.
Follow instagram.com/swimliverpool for the latest news on races, and any future developments.
WINTER SWIM CHALLENGE
Our final challenge of 2021 saw Jan Rigby win the skins & overall in the 500m with Jennina O'Neil first wetsuit swimmer. Ford Mitchell was 1st overall in the 1km with Jan Rigby 1st skins.
Special mention to Jan who in effect completed 1.5km in skins, in 6 degrees Celsius.
Our final challenge of 2021 saw Jan Rigby win the skins & overall in the 500m with Jennina O'Neil first wetsuit swimmer. Ford Mitchell was 1st overall in the 1km with Jan Rigby 1st skins.
Special mention to Jan who in effect completed 1.5km in skins, in 6 degrees Celsius.
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