Club to Pub
HS
From Henley Swim
Saturday 20th July 2019
Past event
Henley-on-Thames
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Club to Pub swim event on Saturday, July 20th, 2019, hosted by Henley Swim in the picturesque Henley-on-Thames. This exciting 1.5km evening swim promises a unique experience as participants start their journey from the Henley Rowing Club, navigating upstream for the first 400 meters towards Marsh Lock before turning around to enjoy the scenic downstream route along the Mill Meadow bank.
As swimmers make their way to the historic Angel on the Bridge pub, they can look forward to a well-deserved reward: a commemorative bottle of Brakspear’s Two Bells beer and a medal that cleverly doubles as a bottle opener! After the swim, gather with fellow participants for a fun BBQ and drinks, making it a perfect summer evening. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that combines sport, camaraderie, and local culture!
As swimmers make their way to the historic Angel on the Bridge pub, they can look forward to a well-deserved reward: a commemorative bottle of Brakspear’s Two Bells beer and a medal that cleverly doubles as a bottle opener! After the swim, gather with fellow participants for a fun BBQ and drinks, making it a perfect summer evening. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that combines sport, camaraderie, and local culture!
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Following on from last year’s SELL OUT event, 2019 will see the sixth year of The Club to Pub. This summer 1.5km evening swim takes place in the heart of Henley, starting from Henley Rowing Club, and finishing at the historic Angel on the Bridge pub.
The first 400m of the swim is upstream towards Marsh lock. Swimmers turn at 2 large marker buoys and hug the Mill Meadow bank, travelling downstream all the way to the pub.
At the Angel they will be presented with a commemorative bottle of Brakspear’s Two Bells beer, and a medal that doubles as a bottle opener.
There will be a BBQ and drinks available to purchase after the swim.
The first 400m of the swim is upstream towards Marsh lock. Swimmers turn at 2 large marker buoys and hug the Mill Meadow bank, travelling downstream all the way to the pub.
At the Angel they will be presented with a commemorative bottle of Brakspear’s Two Bells beer, and a medal that doubles as a bottle opener.
There will be a BBQ and drinks available to purchase after the swim.
Location
Henley-on-Thames RG9 3JD, UK
Club to Pub
HS
Henley Swim
Henley Swim has a range of open water swimming events, covering distances from 200m to 13km, at different times of day, upstream and downstream, wetsuit and non-wetsuit, from age 8 to 88. We cater for the requirements of everyone from the novice to the experienced swimmer.
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