Open Water Swimming

Sunday swimming restarted on 12th May 2024. The temperature is currently 16-18C in the shallows (10/5/24). Booking is available now for Sunday swims, Thursday night Introductions and ROWPSC. Keep on eye on social media as well for ongoing alerts.

We offer a regular Sunday morning swim session, and various Introduction sessions, training and racing for triathletes and "relax and swim" sessions on a Tuesday and Thursday night from June onwards. Following a really successful introductory year, we will be running the Rutland Open Water Performance Swim Club (ROWPSC) again this year on a Tuesday night from May to August.

We partner with RocketScience Sports UK to supply breaststroke-friendly full neoprene wetsuits  - see below!

Introduction to Open Water

Rutland Water, Whitwell

Introduction to Open Water

A 1hr small group coached session designed for anyone over 15yrs of age new to open water swimming. Whether you are planning a sportive, triathlon or you're just interested in Open Water swimming for health and fitness.

From £20 per person

Rutland Open Water Performance Swim Club

Rutland Water, Whitwell

Rutland Open Water Performance Swim Club

A Tuesday evening Performance Club of 12 sessions from May to August for triathletes and sportif swimmers run by Mary & Darren from May to August. Bringing varied pool training sessions to Open Water with a great club atmosphere.

Enquire for club and PAYG rates

Sunday Swim for Sport & Recreation

Rutland Water, Whitwell (Harbour Bay Cafe)

Sunday Swim for Sport & Recreation

Starting 12th May; an early Sunday morning swim at our beautiful new Whitwell venue from the Harbour Bay Cafe. With new courses up to 1,200m we offer something to suit both sports and reacreational swimmers from 8 years of age.

£5 - £8 per person

Mid-week evening Swim for Sport & Recreation

Rutland Water, Whitwell

Mid-week evening Swim for Sport & Recreation

A 1.5hr evening swim on Thursday and Tuesday starting in mid Summer. Same great venue and changing facilities but with a slightly shorter evening course. Open to all swimmers from age 8+ (with adult). Note: more sessions to be added soon for Aug/Sept.

£6 (adults) £5 (Children)

Young Swimmer Coaching

Rutland Water, Whitwell

Young Swimmer Coaching

A 1hr small group coached session for juniors aged 8-15 years. Swimmers are grouped by experience and ability to make sure that everyone has fun and learns about safe open water swimming or racing.

£14 per person

Wetsuit Hire & Sale

Rutland Water, Whitwell

Wetsuit Hire & Sale

We partner with Rocket Science Sports UK to both hire and sell the amazingly good value ONE Series Wetsuits. These are "Breastroke Friendly" full neoprene suits with Comfort Fit & T-Shirt Neck. Men's, Women's and Youth's available. A great entry level suit for both Swimming and Triathlon.

From £5 hire & £160 sale

 

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