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OWLS - Open Water Lions Swim - Race, Challenge & Taster

OWLS - Open Water Lions Swim - Race, Challenge & Taster event image A group of swimmers wearing wetsuits and red swim caps are competing in open water under a cloudy sky. They are swimming close together in a lake surrounded by lush green trees. A yellow buoy is visible in the distance, marking part of the course. Aerial view of a lakeside sailing club with several boats on the shore and docked on the water. The club features a central building with a green roof and adjacent parking area. Numerous sailboats are arranged on the grass and in the water, ready for use. Swimmers wearing wetsuits and yellow swim caps participate in an open water event in a lake, with blue Lechlade & District Lions Club banners displayed near the shore. The background features greenery and trees.

OWLS - Open Water Lions Swim - Race, Challenge & Taster

Lechlade

Bowmoor Sailing Club, Lechlade GL7 3DT, UK

Sat 5th August 2023

Starting at 09:00

5 races

£10.00 - £25.00

Organiser's Description

Lechlade & District Lions Club's fifth Open Water Swimming Race & Challenge will be held in Bowmoor Lake, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, courtesy of the Bowmoor Sailing Club.

For the second year running, we are delighted to announce that Olympic Medal swimmer, Cassie Patten, has agreed to host the event as well as sharing some of her experience and knowledge.

Bowmoor Lake is the best open water location in the Cotswolds, it is fed by an underground stream and is managed to minimise weed growth.

We start at 9-00 with a 3k race for experienced open water swimmers. At 10-30 we have a 3k, 2k or 1k sponsored challenge to help raise money for charity. Uniquely we have a 250m taster for those new to Open Water Swimming!

The entry fee will be £25 for all the day’s events apart from the taster session, which is £10.

All funds raised will be going to Prospect Hospice, follow the link below to fundraise or donate to them direct.

Races

  • 3 Km Race

    £25.00

    CLOSED
  • 3 Km Challenge

    £25.00

    CLOSED
  • 2 Km Challenge

    £25.00

    CLOSED
  • 1 Km Challenge

    £25.00

    CLOSED
  • 250m Open Water Taster

    £10.00

    CLOSED

Reviews

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4.8

9 reviews

BF
Bryony

·11 months ago

Great low key event. Perfect for those who don't want a high octane super competitive atmosphere. Good facilities and great lake. Shame about the weather!
Adrian

·11 months ago

Excellent 3km race and “challenge” events. Very good facilities at bowmoor sailing club and good event organisation. Despite the awful weather, people got a lot of enjoyment and the event raised money for Prospect House Hospice.
Lucy

·11 months ago

What an amazing morning, the rain certainly didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. I was made to feel welcome and confident. I would love to come back next year.
ZD
Zoe

·11 months ago

This was a great event to add to your swim diary . Lots of parking, very friendly . Nice BIG pink buoys and the water was nice , considering how bad the weather was. Smart medal once the swim was completed followed by a mug of hot choc and a piece of Rocky Road cake. Also , I bought a great hand knitted bobble hat as a nice momento along with medal and race cap of a fun mornings swim . All money going to charity. It was well organised and with an Olympic medalist giving support ….what’s not to like? As long as I’m fit and healthy I’ll be booking again for next year :)
MW
Matthew

·11 months ago

Fantastic, beautiful clean lake. I will definitely be competing in the next one.
MR
Mike

·a year ago

Just a brilliant day out. Superb lake, well organised, great facilities and lovely people. I can strongly recommend this event.
GS
Gus

·a year ago

This was a great, low key event. The Lions were so welcoming and friendly. The lake is a great swimming venue. Would have had 5 stars but the first turn buoy was invisible until we were almost on it. Perhaps moor a dinghy with a bright sail by it. I will definitely be back.
Suzanne

·a year ago

Well organised, lovely lake easy accessible too . Fantastic day all round
GR
Gary

·a year ago

Excellent event!! 2nd time doing the swim and looking forward to next year.
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