OWLS - Open Water Lions Swim - Race, Challenge & Taster
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating OWLS - Open Water Lions Swim on Saturday, August 6th, 2022, hosted by the Lechlade & District Lions Club at the stunning Bowmoor Lake in Lechlade, Gloucestershire. This exciting event features a variety of race distances, including a challenging 3k race for experienced swimmers starting at 9:00 AM, followed by a 3k, 2k, or 1k sponsored challenge at 10:30 AM to raise funds for charity. For newcomers to open water swimming, there's even a special 250m taster session designed to introduce you to this thrilling sport!
We are thrilled to announce that Olympic medalist swimmer, Cassie Patten, will be hosting the event, sharing her expertise and inspiring participants of all levels. Bowmoor Lake, known as the premier open water location in the Cotswolds, offers a pristine environment with its underground spring-fed waters, providing an ideal setting for both competition and camaraderie. With an entry fee of just £25 for the day’s events and £10 for the taster session, this is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of open water swimming while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on
We are thrilled to announce that Olympic medalist swimmer, Cassie Patten, will be hosting the event, sharing her expertise and inspiring participants of all levels. Bowmoor Lake, known as the premier open water location in the Cotswolds, offers a pristine environment with its underground spring-fed waters, providing an ideal setting for both competition and camaraderie. With an entry fee of just £25 for the day’s events and £10 for the taster session, this is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of open water swimming while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on
OWLS - Open Water Lions Swim - Race, Challenge & Taster
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Bryony Fulcher
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years 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!
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Adrian Waghorn
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years 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.
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Lucy Maskey
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years 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.
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Zoe Daniell
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years 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 :)
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 Walder
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Fantastic, beautiful clean lake. I will definitely be competing in the next one.
MR
Mike Read
Reviewing the 2022 edition · 3 years ago
Just a brilliant day out. Superb lake, well organised, great facilities and lovely people. I can strongly recommend this event.
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Gus Strang
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years 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.
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Suzanne Facer-Reeves
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Well organised, lovely lake easy accessible too . Fantastic day all round
GR
Gary Rowland
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Excellent event!!
2nd time doing the swim and looking forward to next year.
2nd time doing the swim and looking forward to next year.
Races
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3k Race
Timed race
Entries closed£25.00
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3k Challenge
Personal Challenge
Entries closed£25.00
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2k Challenge
Personal Challenge
Entries closed£25.00
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1k Challenge
Personal Challenge
Entries closed£25.00
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250m Open Water Taster
Want to try Open Water Swimming!
Entries closed£10.00
Event information
The course is a 1 km lap at the East of the lake. Racers will compete over 3 laps and the "Challenge" swimmers will swim 1, 2 or 3 laps as is their wont.
The taster session will run alongside the bank of the lake in relatively shallow water.
The taster session will run alongside the bank of the lake in relatively shallow water.
Pre-event tips and techniques from Olympic medal swimmer - Cassie Patten, Swim Cap, Medal, Water bottle, Plenty of free parking, Facilities for family, friends and spectators.
Ample parking at Bowmoor Sailing Club.
Organiser's description
Lechlade & District Lions Club's fourth Open Water Swimming Race & Challenge will be held in Bowmoor Lake, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, courtesy of the Bowmoor Sailing Club.
This year 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.
This year 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.
Location
Bowmoor Sailing Club, Lechlade GL7 3DT, UK
OWLS - Open Water Lions Swim - Race, Challenge & Taster
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Lechlade & District Lions Club
Charity Swim for Lechlade Lions. A 3km race for the Sheffield Memorial Tropy. Also a 1, 2, or 3 km challenge. For those new to Open Water Swimming there is a 250m taster, all in the cleanest water in the Cotswolds!
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