Please ensure you have read all the information on our Swimming Information Page containing pre-requisite and safety information (Please click the link)

Come join us at Salford Watersports Centre and take a plunge into the world of cold water swimming!

Our Intro session is designed to give you all the essential skills you need for Cold Water Swimming. You'll learn about acclimatisation, how to stay safe in cold open waters, putting on a wetsuit, and key open water skills.

Don't have a wetsuit? No problem! we can provide the wetsuit free of charge for this session.

You will also need to wear a brightly coloured swim cap and tow float - don't worry if you haven't got these we have got kit you can lend.

This session will last approximately 45 minutes, giving you plenty of time to get comfortable in the open water and become confident with your new skills. So come on down and let's get started!

1. Comfortable swimming at least 200m on your front out of your depth
2. MUST have provided us with emergency contact details and agreed to our terms and conditions/health commitment statement.

Please read all information on our dedicated web page:

1. Cold Water Swimming - Salford Watersports Centre

1. Swimming clothes to go under a wetsuit or bring your own wetsuit if you have one!
2. Tow float if you have one
3. Brightly coloured swim cap
4. Goggles
5. Towel
6. Warm clothes for afterwards
7. Internal lockers are £1 return. We do have swim boxes and cages that can be used outside.

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.