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Fairlop Waters
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PLEASE NOTE: Sessions at Fairlop Waters have currently been suspended due to treatment work on the water in the lake. This work is being carried out by the water authorities and as soon as the work is complete our sessions will commence. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your training.
There is no doubt that open water swimming can be a daunting experience to anyone doing it for the first time, whether you are a confident swimmer or not. The water is usually cold (especially in the UK), often very dark, you are wearing a tight rubber suit and there are lots of people of all different abilities around you probably thinking everything you are.
Well worry no more! RG Active are very please to offer everyone the opportunity to gain valuable open water training before your races with organised, coached open water swim sessions at a fantastic venue. These sessions have been running for a number of years now and have grown in popularity with people coming back week after week seeing their confidence grow and their swimming improve.
You can learn the basics of open water swimming from our experienced coaches, train with other people who have exactly the same worries and concerns as you do. Whether it is your first time in a wetsuit, your first time in open water, or you want to learn how to swim front crawl, we can offer you any advice you need, answer any questions you have, demonstrate and explain anything you want to make your fears and worries go away.
For more experienced swimmers we do offer a second group at every session that provides a coached swim session working on technique and fitness to help improve your speed in the water and get you out of the water faster.
NEW FOR 2011: This summer we are excited to offer a ‘Just Swim’ option between 7:30am and 8:30am when we have sessions at Fairlop Waters. This option os those of you looking to ‘Just swim’ and get in some valuable distance in the open water, in your wetsuit. The RG Active staff will be on hand for registration and to ensure the safety of everyone in the water but this session will NOT be coached.
There is no doubt that open water swimming can be a daunting experience to anyone doing it for the first time, whether you are a confident swimmer or not. The water is usually cold (especially in the UK), often very dark, you are wearing a tight rubber suit and there are lots of people of all different abilities around you probably thinking everything you are.
Well worry no more! RG Active are very please to offer everyone the opportunity to gain valuable open water training before your races with organised, coached open water swim sessions at a fantastic venue. These sessions have been running for a number of years now and have grown in popularity with people coming back week after week seeing their confidence grow and their swimming improve.
You can learn the basics of open water swimming from our experienced coaches, train with other people who have exactly the same worries and concerns as you do. Whether it is your first time in a wetsuit, your first time in open water, or you want to learn how to swim front crawl, we can offer you any advice you need, answer any questions you have, demonstrate and explain anything you want to make your fears and worries go away.
For more experienced swimmers we do offer a second group at every session that provides a coached swim session working on technique and fitness to help improve your speed in the water and get you out of the water faster.
NEW FOR 2011: This summer we are excited to offer a ‘Just Swim’ option between 7:30am and 8:30am when we have sessions at Fairlop Waters. This option os those of you looking to ‘Just swim’ and get in some valuable distance in the open water, in your wetsuit. The RG Active staff will be on hand for registration and to ensure the safety of everyone in the water but this session will NOT be coached.
Where
The Fairlop Waters address – Fairlop Waters, Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 3HN, UK
To see a more detailed map for this venue please CLICK HERE
To see a more detailed map for this venue please CLICK HERE
When
PLEASE NOTE: Sessions at Fairlop Waters have currently been suspended due to treatment work on the water in the lake. This work is being carried out by the water authorities and as soon as the work is complete our sessions will commence. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your training.
The open water sessions at Fairlop Waters take place EVERY Saturday morning from 07:30am to 9:30am. This two hour time period will be split into two different sessions for you to choose from:
- 07:30am to 08:30am ‘Just Swim’ session.
- 08:30am to 09:30am ‘Coached’ session.
The sessions will begin on the first Saturday of May 2011 and then run continuously through until the middle/end of September.
For a full list of the available dates and times for these sessions please visit our new search engine where you can narrow your search to specific months to help you plan your training – CLICK HERE
The open water sessions at Fairlop Waters take place EVERY Saturday morning from 07:30am to 9:30am. This two hour time period will be split into two different sessions for you to choose from:
- 07:30am to 08:30am ‘Just Swim’ session.
- 08:30am to 09:30am ‘Coached’ session.
The sessions will begin on the first Saturday of May 2011 and then run continuously through until the middle/end of September.
For a full list of the available dates and times for these sessions please visit our new search engine where you can narrow your search to specific months to help you plan your training – CLICK HERE
Costs
Payment for each session is taken at the session, so we ask that people arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the start of the session to register and pay the staff before getting changed and starting the session.
- The price for the ‘Just Swim’ sessions is £5.00 per session
- The price for the ‘Coached’ sessions is £10.00 per session
Payments types accepted include: CASH, CHEQUES.
To find out more information about the Fairlop Waters Swim Session please EMAIL US or feel free to call us on 07887520039.
Equipment
The equipment you will require to participate in the session is:
- WETSUIT
Ideally a swimming specific wetsuit. All the RG Active coaches will be on hand to offer wetsuit advice.
- GOGGLES
We do have a selection of goggles available to purchase at every session from our partners SPEEDO and all of the RG Active coaches are on hand to offer valuable goggle buying and fitting advice.
- LUBRICANT
A non-petroleum based lubricant which will not damage your wetsuit and to prevent chaffing (especially around your neck).
We do have a sports specific lubricant available to purchase at every session.
- SWIM COSTUME, TRI-SUIT etc.
Something that you can under your wetsuit. This is very important for those of you wanting to practise getting your wetsuit off after the session!
- Coloured SWIM CAP
We specifically ask for a coloured swim hat to enable our coaches to see all of the swimmers easily when in the water.
We do have a selection of swim caps available to purchase at every session.
- CLOTHES and TOWEL
There are changing facilities at the venue and changing rooms so you can dry yourself and warm up after the sessions.
- FOOD and DRINK
The sessions are one hour in duration and we always recommend having something to eat and drink after the session to refuel yourselves.
We do have a selection of energy products available to purchase at every session from our partners MULE BAR.
- WETSUIT
Ideally a swimming specific wetsuit. All the RG Active coaches will be on hand to offer wetsuit advice.
- GOGGLES
We do have a selection of goggles available to purchase at every session from our partners SPEEDO and all of the RG Active coaches are on hand to offer valuable goggle buying and fitting advice.
- LUBRICANT
A non-petroleum based lubricant which will not damage your wetsuit and to prevent chaffing (especially around your neck).
We do have a sports specific lubricant available to purchase at every session.
- SWIM COSTUME, TRI-SUIT etc.
Something that you can under your wetsuit. This is very important for those of you wanting to practise getting your wetsuit off after the session!
- Coloured SWIM CAP
We specifically ask for a coloured swim hat to enable our coaches to see all of the swimmers easily when in the water.
We do have a selection of swim caps available to purchase at every session.
- CLOTHES and TOWEL
There are changing facilities at the venue and changing rooms so you can dry yourself and warm up after the sessions.
- FOOD and DRINK
The sessions are one hour in duration and we always recommend having something to eat and drink after the session to refuel yourselves.
We do have a selection of energy products available to purchase at every session from our partners MULE BAR.
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