The Looe Island to East Looe Beach swim will take place on Sunday 8th September with a swim time of around 13.00. The length of the swim is a little over a mile. Swimmers are transported by Glass-Bottomed Boat to the Island where they will alight. The Safety Briefing will take place on the Island and once the safety team are in place the swim back to East Looe Beach will begin. Last years swim was a huge success and the 120 swimmers raised a fantastic £12,000. The swim is held in partnership with the Rotary Club of Looe.

Looe Island Swim

Cardiff Bay Swim

Cardiff Bay Try a Tri Swim

Salty Sea Dog Long Swims - June

This is the 10th year of the Marlow Sprint &amp; Olympic Distance Triathlon, consisting of a river swim, cycling and running. The event has attracted 1000s of participants over the year and is open to all levels of participant and encourages first time triathletes to the event.The Swim course is in the River Thames. It is designed to make even the weakest swimmer get a fast swim split.The Marlow Classic Half Iron Distance is the only long distance event in the Thames Valley and is a fairly flat scenic course taking in the views of Marlow and the surrounding areas.The Bike course for the Sprint Distance is 24.5km &amp; the Olympic Distance is 37km. It is an out and back course and only has two hills, but otherwise fast and flat.The Run course for the Sprint Distance is a 1 Lap 5km route &amp; the Olympic Distance is 2 Laps for a 10km. The course is on Tarmac and Grass Footpaths. It meanders back towards Marlow and into the finish at Higginson Park from the river tow path.The event is set to attract over 700 participants, as the world of endurance sports and triathlon creates massive demand for longer distance events over the shorter distances that have originally formed this great sport.

The Marlow Classic 

The Fugitive Half Iron Distance is the only long distance event in the Thames Valley. a fairly flat scenic course taking in the views of Marlow and the surrounding areas. This is the 10th year of the Fugitive Sprint &amp; Olympic Distance Triathlon, consisting of a river swim, cycling and running. The event has attracted 1000s of participants over the year and is open to all levels of participant and encourages first time triathletes to the event.

The Fugitive

Take part in Conquer The Chilterns this September, in the heart of the Thames Valley and only an hour away from London.This is one of the most scenic events in the country with a fantastic course around the Chiltern Valley and the banks of the River Thames.

Conquer The Chilterns

The event will be held at Boscombe beach and is a real must for anyone looking for a slightly more challenging open water swim. This is a series of 3 races over the summer season. The Salty Sea Dog Swims will take place near the Urban Reef – a funky and informal bar, café, deli and restaurant, serving fresh, seasonal and local food and drink.

Salty Sea Dog Long Swims – July

The event will be held at Boscombe beach and is a real must for anyone looking for a slightly more challenging open water swim. This is a series of 3 races over the summer season. The Salty Sea Dog Swims will take place near the Urban Reef – a funky and informal bar, café, deli and restaurant, serving fresh, seasonal and local food and drink. Both swim races at the Bournemouth Long swim will be beach starts between the start flags. The course will be marked by large inflatable marker buoys and a large course map will clearly indicate each course. The course layout is subject to change due to weather conditions. The course takes swimmers approx 400 meters from the shoreline and gives a great view of the coast.

Swimming Events in South West

Nearby Swimming Events in South West