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Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre -

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, Crosby Marina
Usually commence in May and run until September, water temperature dependant. If temperature is <11° no swim, <14° wetsuit compulsory. All swimmers need a bright swim hat.

This session is owned by the Lakeside centre and you can register with them either on line or on the day. See website for up to date prices.

Who can swim?: All swimmers must sign a guarantee that they are a competent swimmer.  Merseytri members are welcome but the Lakeside officials are insistent that the sessions are open to others. Our team will assist with the “fit to swim” process.

Cost £6. This includes changing facilities/use of cafe etc.

Travel: Postal code L22 1RR. From Liverpool turn left at first traffic lights after the Seaforth flyover. From Crosby go to bottom of South Road Waterloo turn left then right.

What you will need to take to the sessions:

• wetsuit suitable for open water swimming

• Tri suit or swim trunks/costume to wear underneath

• Swim cap issued will be white novices and yellow for experienced swimmers … coaches only swimming will wear light blue, no other colours will be allowed

• Goggles or open water swim mask

• Optional: neoprene hat and boots if you really suffer from the cold

• Towel, changing kit, warm change of clothes etc.

• Flip flops or old trainers to walk to lakeside and back again

• Bring an energy drink with you or purchase on site, if you plan on swimming for the hour you will need of a 750ml drink.

Health advice for open water swimming:

• Cover all cuts and abrasions, however minor with sticky plasters

• You should not consider swimming if you have deep cuts

• Wash hands in fresh water before eating after you have swum

• Take a full shower at the earliest opportunity

• Try to ingest a minimum amount of water whilst swimming

• If you feel ill in the days/weeks following open water swimming seek the advice of a doctor

• If you feel unwell on arrival, then do not swim.