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Dock2Dock London Swim
Royal Victoria Dock, London
Royal Victoria Dock, LondonSat 13th July 2019
Starting at 10:00
Organiser's Description
This iconic swim will take place in the heart of London for the 4th consecutive year. London’s unique and historic waters offer an unforgettable opportunity to compete in the open water in the heart of the vibrant East End. Whether you are looking to enter your first open water event, or take on the ultimate swimmers’ marathon, the Dock2Dock Race now offers a range of distances to suit all abilities.
10k & 5k events both start in Royal Victoria Dock and take you through Royal Albert Dock, and back again. The 10k is 2 laps of the course, the 5k is one lap. The 1500m swim will take place in Royal Victoria Dock. A safe and enjoyable race managed by Love Sports Events with many years of highly successful sports events experience.
*Please be aware – this event is a challenging swim & is not suitable for inexperienced swimmers.
You must also have a NOWCA wristband, and a tow float for the 5k / 10k - please see below.
Races
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10 Km
£75.00
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5 Km
£55.00
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1500 M
£37.50
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10 Km
£75.00
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5 Km
£55.00
CLOSED -
1500 M
£37.50
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Book
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10 Km
£75.00
CLOSED -
5 Km
£55.00
CLOSED -
1500 M
£37.50
CLOSED -
10 Km
£75.00
CLOSED -
5 Km
£55.00
CLOSED -
1500 M
£37.50
CLOSED
What's Included
Medals
T-Shirts
Prizes
Changing Rooms
Safe bag storage
Two manned floating feed stations
Nowca Wristband
All competitors must have a current NOWCA safety wristband – If you do not already have a band please click here to purchase or renew before July 9th 2019. By selecting Royal London Docks OWS as your venue on the NOWCA system, you can collect your band prior to the event, if you choose to train during our regular open water sessions, follow the link here for opening times. Alternatively your band will be available to pick up at registration, along with tow floats, on event day.
NOTE: You will not be able to purchase a wristband on event day either online or at registration.
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RACE WITHOUT A VALID SAFETY WRISTBAND
Tow Floats
Safety is of paramount importance for our event and therefore it is compulsory for all swimmers to wear a Tow Float in the 10k & 5k event. Tow floats are optional for those swimming in the 1500m event, other than the 12-16 age category.
Wetsuits
Wetsuits are OPTIONAL for the Dock2Dock event other than the 12-16 category, in the 1500m event in which they are COMPULSORY.
FAQs
I'm new to Open Water Swimming - can i take part?
Yes of course, you can, in fact we’d love you too. You will obviously need to start training in plenty of time, so come along to the London Royal Docks OWS sessions and take a look at the website for some information about coaching sessions.
Will I need any special equipment?
It is not compulsory to wear a wetsuit for Dock2Dock event. You will need to purchase a tow float if you are entered in the 10k or 5k event. These will be available to purchase for £19.99 when you book your place.
I am scared of open water do I need to have a coached session?
Yes, we would recommend that you do, please see our link to the coaching availabilities. Special coaching sessions for Dock2Dock will be held at London Royal Docks OWS.
Is the water safe to swim in?
Yes it is. NOWCA operates the swimming throughout the year in Victoria Docks and as such the water is tested every two weeks against EU Bathing regulations to ensure the purity is perfect for open water swimming. So you don’t have to worry. The water is slightly salty but really clean and pleasant to swim in. You will find that it is a couple of degrees colder than the lakes and more similar to rivers. Come and try it out for yourself.
Event Timing & Registration
Full information regarding registration times and start times will be available in the Race Pack. Start time will be 9am, exact times will depend on numbers and distance.
How To Get There
By Bus
See TfL (transport for London) bus links running closest to Royal Victoria Station.
By Car
You can use either of these addresses in your sat nav. 1 Siemens Brothers Way, London, E16 1GB or 1 Dock Road, London, E16 1AG.
Parking
The Royal Victoria Car Park (L2) offers 750 parking spaces a five-minute walk away and is located behind the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Western Gateway.
There is also paid parking at the Excel Centre.
By Air
The Centre is within five minutes by taxi of London City Airport which serves over 30 destinations across the UK, Europe and the USA, with connections to the rest of the world through major European hubs.
By Cable Car
You can get to the Open Water Swimming direct via the Emirates Air Line Cable Carfrom the Greenwich peninsular.
By Underground and Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
The nearest station to the Centre is Royal Victoria Station (Zone 3) on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), only a three minute walk away from the LRDOWS (see aerial picture).
To reach the LRDOWS from the DLR, turn right out of Royal Victoria Station onto Seagull Lane. As you pass the Pumping Station you will come to a small roundabout and will see the Pontoon jutting out into the water, in between the Emirates SkyLine and The Oiler bar straight ahead of you.
Location
1 Siemens Brothers Way, London E16 1GB or 1 Dock Road, London, E16 1AG
London’s Dock2Dock Swim is on the waterfront at the western end of the Royal Victoria Docks in East London and is well served by public transport.
Age Restrictions
10k - Swimmers must be 16 & over
5k - Swimmers must be 16 & over
1500m - There is a 12-16 category, all swimmers will require written parental permission. Tow float & wetsuit are compulsory for this category.
Please be aware - this event is a challenging swim & is not suitable for inexperienced swimmers.
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