Cold Water Swimming

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  • 1 hr 30 mins

  • Max 50 people

Cold Water Swimming at Salford Quays

Description

Join us for a cold water swim at Dock 8, Salford Quays!

We swim every Sunday morning from 10:00 - 11:30 throughout the winter season. There's a 300m marked loop to follow, and after your swim, we'll warm you up with a hot drink and snack!


New to cold water swimming? We offer Intro to Cold Water Sessions and 1-2-1 coaching.


What's included:

  1. Supervised Swim
  2. Changing rooms
  3. Free parking
  4. Post-swim refreshments

Before booking, please read our cold water swimming safety information Cold Water Swimming - Session Information - Salford Watersports Centre These sessions are for experienced open water swimmers only and tow floats are compulsory.



By booking this session, you confirm that:

  1. You have read and understood our safety guidelines
  2. You are an experienced open water swimmer
  3. You will bring and use a tow float
  4. You have no medical conditions that prevent cold water swimming
  5. 72hr Cancellation Notice Required







https://salfordwatersports.com/activities/open-water-swimming/coldwaterswimming/

Requirements

  1. Able to swim 300m of any stroke continuously in open water.
  2. Must wear a tow float
  3. Must be confident in cold open water, please enquire for 1-2-1 or Intro to cold water coaching sessions.
  4. 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:

Cold Water Swimming - Session Information - Salford Watersports Centre




What to bring

  1. Tow Floats (compulsory)
  2. A brightly coloured swim hat!
  3. Wetsuits are optional however strongly recommended


  1. Neoprene gloves and socks are highly recommended
  2. If you can, please bring a re-usable cup for your hot drink!



  1. Warm layers for after your swim


Itinerary

We check in over by the water on cold water swims, feel free to use the changing rooms first and then come over to check in.

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This is a great local resource I come here swimming sometimes on a Sunday. The booking is simple, the facilities are good, great changing rooms and warm showers and the staff very friendly and helpful. The prices are ...

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Dock 8 open water swimming is amazing. Beautiful city views, clean water and gorgeous wildlife. The actual centre building is kept very clean by hard working staff. The Lifeguards are really friendly and helpful, so ...

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Dock 8 open water swimming is amazing. Beautiful city views, clean water and gorgeous wildlife. The actual centre building is kept very clean by hard working staff. The Lifeguards are really friendly and helpful, so ...

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Really friendly staff, good rental equipment high quality, good level of service and tuition.

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Brought 3 grandsons for a summer session. They loved it and found something they enjoyed apart from tech! Supervision great and a variety of activities. Wish we lived nearer but we will return

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