Intro To Open Water Swimming

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  • 45 mins

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    Salford Watersports Centre

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  • Start your open water journey with us!

    Description

    Get started with open water swimming at Salford Quays. Our beginner-friendly Intro to Open Water Swimming session will teach you everything you need to swim safely and confidently outdoors.


    No wetsuit? No problem, we include use of our hire wetsuits free of charge for the intro session. Wetsuits are optional.


    Who Should Attend?

    This session is perfect for swimmers who want to tryabout open water swimming, either before the regular season ends or to get ready for early events next year. It's also great for those interested in learning more about cold water (winter) swimming.


    What You Will Learn

    1. Safety First: Understand the safety protocols of open water swimming, including how to deal with various water conditions.
    2. Basic Techniques: Learn essential swimming techniques that are unique to open water, such as navigating without lane lines.
    3. Comfort in Water: Build confidence and comfort, learning how to stay calm and controlled in an open water setting.
    4. Swimming Efficiency: Techniques to help you swim more efficiently in a natural environment.


    Before booking, please ensure you have read / aware of all session information and safety rules & advice:


    Swim Rules & Safety Advice


    Swim Coaching Information


    Open Water Session and Centre Information

    Cancellation Policy: A cancellation notice of 72 hours is required for this session. To request a refund, please cancel via Eola and email the centre. Refunds will not be issued if the cancellation is made within 72 hours of the session.


    Requirements

    Before booking, please ensure you meet the following requirements:

    1. Must be able to swim 200 meters continuously.
    2. Must be physically capable of swimming in cold open water. Please consider any health conditions that may affect your safety in the water.
    3. Completion of our swim questionnaire is required to provide us with your emergency contact details and any pertinent medical information.
    4. Ages 17+


    What to bring
    1. A brightly colored swim hat.
    2. Swimming clothes to go under a wetsuit
    3. Tow Floats are COMPULSORY until water temperatures reach 14 degrees (typically late May to early June). We have a few spare ones but they are on a first come first serve basis.
    4. Warm layers for after your swim to help you warm up.
    5. Neoprene gloves and socks are highly recommended for comfort and warmth in colder water.

    Note: Tow Floats, goggles, and wetsuit gloves & socks are available for purchase on-site.


    Itinerary

    Meet our team over by the water 15 mins before the session to be issued a wetsuit and to get changed. The team will let you know where to go once you are ready.

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13 days ago

Fabulous place, we visited for the open water swimming session on Thursday evening. Nice facilities, shower and changing areas clean and tidy. Lockers to leave belongings in take £1 and there are lots. Friendly swimming ...

Gina Cleere

Gina Cleere

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19 days ago

Best value and services for open water swim in Manchester. Definitely recommended.

Nicola Tronci

Nicola Tronci

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a month ago

Did the stand up paddle boarding taster. Had a great time. Everyone was really helpful and gave me plenty of tips and I even managed to stand up on my first session.

Andy Bell

Andy Bell

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2 months ago

Once again very well organised - staff brilliant and friendly. Excellent safety cover while in the water. Water beautiful and clean. On all my previous visits I have had one ( very) small criticism in that the shower has ...

ian welding

ian welding

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2 months ago

I did the introduction to open water swimming session here and it was fantastic. The facilities are excellent and our instructor, Lucy, was kind, open, and highly informed. She put me right at ease - I'll be back!

Jen Moore

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