Sea swims

Sea swims

Explore the rolling waves and vast horizons of the open sea in these sea swimming events!

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A true test of your swimming confidence is heading into the deep for an event in the sea. From crystal clear waters abroad to the icy embrace of the North Sea, events held in the sea are unlike anything found inland. Cruise through waves to earn some spectacular experiences!

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Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £38-£53
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Swim

Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.

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A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, this is the longest distance of the Dartmouth Open Water Swims, in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.
  • Sat 10 Jun
  • £39
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Open Water Swim | 1500m Swim

A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, this is the longest distance of the Dartmouth Open Water Swims, in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, this is the shortest distance of the Dartmouth Open Water Swims, in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.
  • Sat 10 Jun
  • £29
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Open Water Swim | 750m Swim

A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, this is the shortest distance of the Dartmouth Open Water Swims, in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.

  • 750 m sea swimming
The middle distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a range of swimming abilities.
  • Sun 25 Jun
  • £39
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Swim | 1500m Swim

The middle distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a range of swimming abilities.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
The shortest distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a range of swimming abilities.
  • Sun 25 Jun
  • £29
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Swim | 750m Swim

The shortest distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a range of swimming abilities.

  • 750 m sea swimming
The longest distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a range of swimming abilities.
  • Sun 25 Jun
  • £49
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Swim | 3000m Swim

The longest distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered sea at Torquay, for a range of swimming abilities.

  • 3000 m sea swimming
Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £46
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Swim | 1500M

Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £38
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Swim | 750M

Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.

  • 750 m sea swimming
Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
  • Sun 24 Sep
  • £53
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Swim | 3K

Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.

  • 3 km sea swimming
  • Sun 11 Jun
  • £38
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

Eastbourne Triathlon | 1,500m Swim

Experience the beauty of the South Downs coast. Swim against the backdrop of Eastbourne's historic pier, cycle on fully closed roads over the famous Beachy Head Road and run along the iconic seaside.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • Sat 1 Jul
  • £10-£30
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim

Swim 1.4 miles between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers in one of Europe's biggest charity open water swimming events.

  • Charity swim
  • Sun 9 Jul
  • £45
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

IronBourne Long Distance Triathlon | 3.8km Swim

Experience the beauty of the South Downs with a full or middle distance triathlon on the Sunshine Coast.

  • 2.4 miles sea swimming
  • Sun 30 Jul
  • £27-£31
Herne Bay, Kent, UK

The 7th Herne Bay Pier to Pier Swim | 3000M

The seventh Active Life Pier to Pier Swim will be taking place between Hampton Pier and Herne Bay’s iconic 19th Century Pier.

  • 3000 m sea swimming
  • Sun 30 Jul
  • £24-£28
Herne Bay, Kent, UK

The 7th Herne Bay Pier to Pier Swim | 1500M

The seventh Active Life Pier to Pier Swim will be taking place between Hampton Pier and Herne Bay’s iconic 19th Century Pier.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • Sun 30 Jul
  • £22-£26
Herne Bay, Kent, UK

The 7th Herne Bay Pier to Pier Swim | 750M

The seventh Active Life Pier to Pier Swim will be taking place between Hampton Pier and Herne Bay’s iconic 19th Century Pier.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • Sat 5 Aug
  • £40
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – August | 5K

In its 10th year, the 2022 events will be held at Boscombe beach and is a real must for anyone looking for a slightly more challenging open water swim.

  • 5 km sea swimming
  • Sat 5 Aug
  • £35
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – August | 3.8K

In its 10th year, the 2022 events will be held at Boscombe beach and is a real must for anyone looking for a slightly more challenging open water swim.

  • 3.8 km sea swimming
  • Sat 5 Aug
  • £30
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – August | 2.5K

In its 10th year, the 2022 events will be held at Boscombe beach and is a real must for anyone looking for a slightly more challenging open water swim.

  • 2.5 km sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Aug
  • £50-£55
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, UK

Go Swim Loch Tay | 5000M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 5000 m sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Aug
  • £60-£65
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, UK

Go Swim Loch Tay | 10000M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 10000 m sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Aug
  • £40-£45
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, UK

Go Swim Loch Tay | 3000M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 3000 m sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Aug
  • £35-£40
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, UK

Go Swim Loch Tay | 1500M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Aug
  • £30-£35
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, UK

Go Swim Loch Tay | 750M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Aug
  • £20
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, UK

Go Swim Loch Tay | 250M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 250 m sea swimming
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £50-£55
Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, UK

Go Swim Loch Lomond | 5000

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 5000 m sea swimming
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £60-£65
Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, UK

Go Swim Loch Lomond | 10000M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 10000 m sea swimming
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £40-£45
Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, UK

Go Swim Loch Lomond | 3000M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 3000 m sea swimming
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £35-£40
Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, UK

Go Swim Loch Lomond | 1500M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £30-£35
Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, UK

Go Swim Loch Lomond | 750M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 750 m sea swimming
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £20
Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, UK

Go Swim Loch Lomond | 250M

Join an Open water swimming experience you will never forget.

  • 250 m sea swimming
  • Sun 10 Sep
  • £38
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton and Hove Triathlon | 1500M Swim

Brighton and Hove Triathlon is back!

  • 1500 m sea swimming

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