Welcome to the open water swimming forum!

[Chris]

At the request of a number of members we have established a forum for the discussion of all topics relating to swimming outside of a swimming pool!

:wave:

Chris

[FlyingBean]

So whilst on the subject of open water swimming, is anyone doing the open water officials exams that are coming up? Or are any of you already qualified - any pointers gratefully received!:read:

[Chris]

So whilst on the subject of open water swimming, is anyone doing the open water officials exams that are coming up? Or are any of you already qualified - any pointers gratefully received!:read:

Hi there FB ..... long time no post??

We missed you :wave:

[Wildswimmer]

So whilst on the subject of open water swimming, is anyone doing the open water officials exams that are coming up? Or are any of you already qualified - any pointers gratefully received!:read:

What is an open water official?:confused: Never met one in all my watery travels. What does the exam involve? Chucking you in to see whether you float?

Wildswimmer Pete

[Leprechaun]

At the request of a number of members we have established a forum for the discussion of all topics relating to swimming outside of a swimming pool!

:wave:

Chris

Thanks Chris!

Not sure how it is best implemented - perhaps a thread that just gets added to - but it would be very useful if we were able to post forthcoming swims in here somewhere. Whilst there are a number of "Official" (ie ASA organised) events that are well-documented (calendared then), there are others, pier to pier swims and so on, that are not so easy to find out about unless you are a local.

[Wildswimmer]

Thanks Chris!

Not sure how it is best implemented - perhaps a thread that just gets added to - but it would be very useful if we were able to post forthcoming swims in here somewhere. Whilst there are a number of "Official" (ie ASA organised) events that are well-documented (calendared then), there are others, pier to pier swims and so on, that are not so easy to find out about unless you are a local.

That's the general idea - somewhere for those of us who don't want to be supervised, lifeguarded, organised, regulated, timed, officialled, permitted, H&S audited or otherwise subjected to dull and grey conformity.

Open water is all about FREEDOM!! Strip off, jump in and get going. If no-one's looking no need even for a cossie. :)

Wildswimmer Pete

[Bogbloke]

What is an open water official?:confused: Never met one in all my watery travels. What does the exam involve? Chucking you in to see whether you float?

Wildswimmer Pete


Pete

An open water official is just like an official who helps out at meets. Could be a time keeper, judge, ref however the ASA rules are slightly different outside so hence need an exam

[Wildswimmer]

Pete

An open water official is just like an official who helps out at meets. Could be a time keeper, judge, ref however the ASA rules are slightly different outside so hence need an exam

Ahh, right. We don't generally have anything to do with the ASA; indeed there are many of our number, myself included, who strongly dislike them. We have our own organisation, RALSA, to look after our interests.

www.river-swimming.co.uk

Wildswimmer Pete

[chris_lamb]

If no-one's looking no need even for a cossie. :)

Remind me to avoid rivers - just in case :)

[Wildswimmer]

Remind me to avoid rivers - just in case :)

It'd be in the River Weaver in Frodsham (Cheshire) or in the sea off the North Wales coast, so don't worry. You're safe down in Basingstoke.

Wildswimmer Pete