The Aquasphere Epic Lakes Swim Windermere is final event of the Epic Lakes Open Water Swim Series. It takes place from YMCA Lakeside, Newby Bridge. You can choose either the 750m, 1500m, 3k or 10k distances, depending upon your age and ability. Bring the family and join us for the season finale, it’s going to be another EPIC day out in the Lake District.
Address
YMCA Lakeside,Stoller Campus, Newby Bridge, Lakeside, LA12 8BD
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Date & Time
Sunday 11th August 2024
From 7:30am
The swims will be in the order of 10k, 3k, 1500m, 750m
What do I need to enter
There is a non-wetsuit option in each of the distances for swimmers who prefer to swim without a wetsuit (skins swimmer). You must have previous experience of swimming without a wetsuit which must be noted in the appropriate field during the entry process. Tow Floats will be compulsory for all skins swimmers. For all other competitors wetsuits are compulsory. Shortie type wetsuits are allowed if you are an experienced swimmer, but we recommend full length wetsuits. If swimmers are susceptible to the cold, we would also recommend neoprene hats, socks and gloves. The minimum age for competitors is 11/14/17 for 750m/1500m/3k & 10k on the day of the event.
How much to enter
The cost to enter the 750m/1500m/3k/10k is £32/£37/£45/£65. Entries will close either at 12 noon on the Friday prior to the event or when the event fills, whichever occurs first.
Included within your entry is
- Epic Lakes Swim Windermere Medal
- Swim Cap
- Chip timing
- Safety cover
- Event photographs free to download from our Facebook page
Where can I find out more
To read more about the event, read the guidance notes, see the courses etc CLICK HERE
