Charity Open Water Swim in the Cotswolds - Race, Challenge & Taster
From Lechlade & District Lions Club
- Date Sat 3rd August 2024
- Time 09:00
- Location Lechlade
- Price £10.00 - £30.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the Lechlade & District Lions Club for their exciting Charity Open Water Swim event in the picturesque Cotswolds on Saturday, 3rd August 2024. Hosted at Bowmoor Lake in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, this event offers a range of race distances to cater to all swimming abilities. Olympic Medal swimmer, Cassie Patten, will be on hand to host the event and share her expertise with participants. The event kicks off at 9:00 am with a challenging 3k race for experienced open water swimmers, followed by a sponsored 3k, 2k, or 1k swim at 10:30 am to raise money for charity. For newcomers to open water swimming, there is a 250m taster session available. With limited spots available, be sure to sign up early to secure your spot and support local charitable causes. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to swim in the best open water location in the Cotswolds!
Charity Open Water Swim in the Cotswolds - Race, Challenge & Taster
Sat 3rd August 2024
Organiser's Description
Lechlade & District Lions Club's sixth Open Water Swimming Race & Challenge will be held in Bowmoor Lake, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, courtesy of the Bowmoor Sailing Club.
For the third 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 event is limited to 140 participants on a first come, first served basis.
The entry fee will be £30 for all the day’s events apart from the taster session, which is £10.
All funds raised will be used to support local charitable causes.
For the third 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 event is limited to 140 participants on a first come, first served basis.
The entry fee will be £30 for all the day’s events apart from the taster session, which is £10.
All funds raised will be used to support local charitable causes.
Races
-
3 Km Race
£30.00
CLOSED -
3 Km Challenge
£30.00
CLOSED -
2 Km Challenge
£30.00
CLOSED -
1 Km Challenge
£30.00
CLOSED -
250m Open Water Taster
£10.00
CLOSED
Course Details
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.
Reviews
Adrian
·2 months ago
Very well organised event at an excellent venue. Good facilities and catering. Very friendly atmosphere.
Charity Open Water Swim in the Cotswolds - Race, Challenge & Taster
