Charity Open Water Swim in the Cotswolds - Race, Challenge & Taster

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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

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. Three people stand on a dock by the water. Two men are wearing hats and casual clothing, one in blue and one in black. The third person, wearing a gray shirt and holding a megaphone, is raising a yellow and blue flag. The background shows calm water and green foliage. Five swimmers wearing red caps and black wetsuits swim freestyle in open water, creating splashes as they move. The dark blue water contrasts with the red caps, indicating competitive or group swimming. A person wearing a red swim cap, goggles, and a black wetsuit swimming freestyle in open water. Waves ripple around them as they move forward, with their arm extended in a stroke. Three people are seated in a small white boat on a body of water. The person on the left is steering, the one in the middle is smiling and holding a cup, and the person on the right is holding up a phone, possibly taking a photo or video. All are wearing life jackets.

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.

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

Reviews

TO
Tracey

·2 months ago

Fabulous event! Well organised, friendly and even arranged perfect weather! Thank you!!
Adrian avatar
Adrian

·2 months ago

Very well organised event at an excellent venue. Good facilities and catering. Very friendly atmosphere.
KK
Kaspar

·2 months ago

Was a brilliant event. Great facilities, well organised, lots of volunteers, everyone was very friendly. Around 70 people in the swim challenge this year. The water was really nice to swim in. I signed up for 1K but did 2K on the day.

Location

Bowmoor Sailing Club, Lechlade GL7 3DT, UK

Who's In

See who else did this event

Mr Alex Laird

Catherine Miles

Sarah Neill

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