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I did my first OW tri at the weekend which was also my first ever OW swim. Not something I would recommend, but it hasn't completely put me off and I am now trying to find places to practice. Preferably not the sea as I would probably swallow too much and be sick.
Any hints and tips?
I did my first OW tri at the weekend which was also my first ever OW swim. Not something I would recommend, but it hasn't completely put me off and I am now trying to find places to practice. Preferably not the sea as I would probably swallow too much and be sick.
Any hints and tips?
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and I think a few from here swim (have swum?) in Pontiscill Reservoir but don't know if that is official or not for OW swimming.
don't know if you can swim in Llangorse Lake bbut that would be good if you can
and get used to the sea - it's free and 24/7!
only newts are allowed to use bryn bach park and they will only allow regular members to join in.........
there is a distinct lack of any ow sessions in south east wales............i travelled down to llanelli a week ago to swim in the north dock there...............that is an ideal venue .........celtic tri use it all the time as do others.........
but its a long drive just for a swim and expensive on the petrol............
i'm hoping to join some of the south wales police at sessions at porthcawl in the sea soon...........if you find any quiet resoviors where you can sneak in and want a swim partner..let me know......
Radyr Weir, in Cardiff is listed as an OW swim spot, although never tried it personally.
Swum it a few times. However you need to do either from the sailing club when no one is about(in the club) or from the north end away from the road. Be warned it's a fecking cold swim, there are pike in there!!
Bloody hell, how did I not know about this place www.triopenwater.co.uk I used to work within spitting distance .. how long has it been available for open water swims? I've moved office now, but I'm still really close to it!
Seren, the web site is http://www.ndac.co.uk/. I think it's still open, haven't heard otherwise.
Schmunkee, I'm heading over there at lunch time tomorrow to check it out! M.Triumphant, what was it like??
or maybe i can see if anyone else is interested from this area and share a car
Is it open all day or do you have to be out at a certain time. I am going to be in Bristol and have suggested to my co-rider that we go there first, but if that doesn't happen I could perhaps pop over after the ride.
Is it really only 4'6" deep? That means I can stand up in it!
PinguPongu - please report back as I am getting quite excited about this
Seren - as above. I may be there with a bike either in the morning or afternoon
There are some carp in there which if you read the 'training for a shorter tri' thread you'll know I had a close encounter with.
If you want to swim during the day give Mike a call - his number is on the website. They close half an hour before dusk, at the moment thats about 8pm.
Great set up if a little rustic, but really friendly bunch and Mike is really supportive and likes to see you improve!
Ecolime - thanks for the info. Sounds really good
Seren & Jevans - please bear me in mind too, Can't give a definite at the mo, but definitely keen
I've just been over there, and kicked myself, of course I knew it was there, lol, age is making me senile, had completely forgotten about it. It's quite a small lake, but certainly serves it's purpose.
If I'm honest though, I'd go to the Diving Centre rather than travel the extra distance and pay the bridge. The Diving Centre is lovely.
Hi Seren
Parc Bryn Bach isn't the NEWT club swim site, thats elsewhere.
And is becoming more difficult to use. We are looking at possibly arranging a regular(?) swim session at Tredegar, which would be open (? ) just a fee to cover the cost of water safety and a bit to the Parc for changing/showers. Possibly in conjuction with Tredegar Tri Team.
I'll let you know if/when this is going ahead.
Pity that the aquathlons up there wont be done this year.
. I believe there are still plans to do a 'Big Swim' at the begining of August in the Parc. All distance up to 3.8K possibly.
Doesn't look like the Dummonds Drub swimsat Ross by Blacksheep Sports are on either.
There's always the North Dock in Llanelli, home of this weekend's Llanelli Sprint Tri. It's about 250m in length and you can stand up anywhere, it's also free to swim but 60p to park!
Also if you're feeling adventurous and the tides in, you can cross the road and have a little go in the swell.
Ice creams in the cafe's good too (refueling of course!
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PP.............I coundn't find any references to swimming on the website this year.........at the dive centre.......
Sorry slugs...i got mixed up a bit..tiredness is my excuse..............yes great shame about the aquathons not going ahead........I usaully do a couple...........
Knowing my luck the bid swim will be when I'm away.............
and i have to say again that Llanelli dock was perfect and free and I would definitely go again if i have someone to share petrol with.........just a bit far on my own............
Hmm, just tried calling, but no answer, they weren't great at answering last year either!
Will keep trying. Pretty sure I just turned up last year and paid a couple of quid. The guy was saying he was thinking about having a sort of open water membership type thing where you pay a one off fee, don't know if he ever did it though.