Club to Pub
HS
From Henley Swim
Saturday 27th July 2024
Past event
18:45
Henley-on-Thames
£62.50 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a unique and exhilarating experience at the Club to Pub event, hosted by Henley Swim on Saturday, 27th July 2024, in the picturesque Henley-on-Thames. This exciting 1.5km swim challenges participants to begin their journey at the Henley Rowing Club, navigating an upstream course towards Marsh Lock before turning around and enjoying a downstream cruise along the scenic Mill Meadow bank. The finish line is the iconic Angel on the Bridge pub, where swimmers will be rewarded with a refreshing bottle of Brakspear’s Angel’s Delight beer and a distinctive bottle-opener medal to commemorate their achievement.
Although this year's event is now sold out, the Club to Pub promises an unforgettable atmosphere, complete with an after party and a delicious BBQ (pre-order only) for those who want to celebrate their accomplishment with fellow swimmers. Join the cheers as you soak in the camaraderie and excitement of a Saturday night like no other. Don't miss out on the fun and community spirit that make this event a must-attend for swim enthusiasts and social butterflies alike!
Although this year's event is now sold out, the Club to Pub promises an unforgettable atmosphere, complete with an after party and a delicious BBQ (pre-order only) for those who want to celebrate their accomplishment with fellow swimmers. Join the cheers as you soak in the camaraderie and excitement of a Saturday night like no other. Don't miss out on the fun and community spirit that make this event a must-attend for swim enthusiasts and social butterflies alike!
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Event information
The Club to Pub course is a 1.5km swim to the pub. The first 400m are upstream, you will then turn around 2 large buoys, and complete the last 1100m downstream. Celebrate your achievement with the after-party and BBQ at the Angel on the Bridge pub
The pre-event information pack will be sent our approx 6 weeks in advance of the event. Registration is at Henley Rowing Club on the day of the event. A water taxi is available from the Angel o the Bridge pub back to the rowing club to collect belongings, access showers etc.
If you are planning on racing hard, and expect to finish in the top 100 swimmers, please select the performance wave. All other swimmers, both competitive and leisurely, can select between a male, female or mixed wave. Mixed Wave 1, 2 and 3 are mixed sex and mixed ability. If you are swimming with friends, please choose the same wave.
Placings will be issued after all the waves have finished, and will be separated into sex and age group categories, along with a non-wetsuit category and team prizes.
Placings will be issued after all the waves have finished, and will be separated into sex and age group categories, along with a non-wetsuit category and team prizes.
This summer swim event is ideal for the first-time open water swimmer. Our recommendation is that you are capable of comfortably carrying out regular continuous pool swims of 2km. Age 18+
Burgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers will be available. Food must be pre-ordered in advance, this can be done via the registration process. Unfortunately we may not be able to accommodate on the day requests. Your purchase will be available to collect from the BBQ at the Angel on the Bridge.
Organiser's description
** NOW SOLD OUT **
How many people do you know that can say they have swum to the pub on a Saturday night?
This fun 1.5km swim will start at Henley Rowing Club with the first 400m an upstream swim towards Marsh lock, before swimmers turn at 2 large marker buoys, and cruise down the Mill Meadow bank, swimming downstream all the way to the well-known Angel on the Bridge pub.
Here you will be presented with your well earned bottle of Brakspear’s Angel’s Delight beer and your bottle-opener medal, before joining the after party and BBQ (pre-order only). Stay a while to soak up the atmosphere, cheer other swimmers on and celebrate your achievement. A perfect Saturday night!
How many people do you know that can say they have swum to the pub on a Saturday night?
This fun 1.5km swim will start at Henley Rowing Club with the first 400m an upstream swim towards Marsh lock, before swimmers turn at 2 large marker buoys, and cruise down the Mill Meadow bank, swimming downstream all the way to the well-known Angel on the Bridge pub.
Here you will be presented with your well earned bottle of Brakspear’s Angel’s Delight beer and your bottle-opener medal, before joining the after party and BBQ (pre-order only). Stay a while to soak up the atmosphere, cheer other swimmers on and celebrate your achievement. A perfect Saturday night!
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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