Parking; Quayside next to venue.
Facilities; There will be changing tents/ shower available in addition to a covered area to store shoes/keys at the swim assembly area on the bund.
Event Swim Caps: Bespoke caps are guaranteed for first 200 entrants with young people and entrants from 200+ receiving Polar caps
Towfloats Compulsory on 250m course (for safety). For 'dippers' close to Dockside they are not required
Complimentary hot drinks & cakes will be available on the day for swimmers.
Wetsuit Hire (all sizes); Available on day. No need to prebook. £10 CASH + £20 CASH deposit
Best dressed hat Competition; Get creative and flaunt your most outrageous hats. In 2023 lively Lou triumphed with her 'FCUK PUTIN' creation :).
Be Safe; Juniors (7-15yrs) MUST have an adult (16+) in the water with them. Towfloats are highly recommended although not compulsory except on 250m course.
Public Toilets; Will be available in Quayside Mall from 10.00am.
Further Info; Any developing info will be regularly updated on this page and will also emailed out in the week prior to the swim.
Our Charity - St Ann's Hospice
This year we're proud to support this amazing charity who provide specialist care for people impacted by life-limiting illness, including patients, families and loved ones. On a personal level Dave Q's mum passed away in their Cheadle hospice in the 90's and he is thankful for the loving support provided to her whilst alive.
