OxfordTri

01/06/2026

04/06/2025

“If I could give the coaches more than 10/10 I would. They were funny, supportive, encouraging, generally brilliant & made me feel so much more relaxed & confident about this weekend’s swim.”

What a month it’s been! 🌊☀️

Throughout May, we’ve loved welcoming over 100 different athletes to our Open Water Familiarisation Sessions Queenford Lakes Open Water Swimming. Whether you were taking your first strokes in open water or fine-tuning your technique for race day, it’s been a privilege to support so many of you.

A massive shoutout to our brilliant coaches and volunteers who bring the energy, expertise, and encouragement that make these sessions so special.

If you’re taking on the The Blenheim Palace Triathlon this weekend – or gearing up for another race this summer – we’re cheering you on all the way! Go smash it! 💪🏽🏊‍♂️🚴🏽‍♀️🏃‍♂️

22/05/2025

🌅 Another Stunning Evening at Queenford Lake! 🏊‍♀️💙

Our second Open Water Familiarisation Session took place last night and it was nothing short of beautiful — calm waters, golden skies, and a fantastic group of swimmers building confidence and skills in the open water. 🌊✨

Whether it was your first dip or a return visit, it was amazing to see everyone embracing the challenge and supporting each other. Huge thanks to our awesome coaches and volunteers for making it all possible! 🙌

👉 Still thinking about joining us?
We’ve got limited spaces remaining for our upcoming sessions:

📅 Wednesday Evenings (7–8pm)
📅 Saturday Mornings (8–9am)

These sessions are filling up fast, so don’t miss your chance to jump in! 💦

🔗 Book your session now: www.oxfordtri.uk/open-water-familiarisation-sessions

18/05/2025

Yesterday we kicked off our first Open Water Familiarisation Session of the season at Queenford Lakes Open Water Swimming — and WOW, what a morning! 🌅💪

From first-timers to seasoned swimmers, it was incredible to see so many of you building confidence, learning new skills, and embracing the open water with smiles all around. 😄👏

Big shoutout to our amazing coaches and volunteers for making it such a supportive and fun session! 💙🙌

👉 Missed out? Or keen for more? Don’t worry!
We still have a few spaces left in our upcoming sessions:

📅 Wednesday Evenings (7–8pm)
📅 Saturday Mornings (8–9am)

But be quick — these are filling up FAST! ⏳🏃‍♀️

🔗 Book your spot now: www.oxfordtri.uk/open-water-familiarisation-sessions

13/05/2025

🚨 It’s happening! Our Open Water Familiarisation Sessions at Queenford Lakes Open Water Swimming kick off THIS SATURDAY (May 17th) and we’re super excited to welcome everyone who’s signed up! 🏊‍♀️💥🎉

Whether it’s your first time or you’re coming back for more, we can’t wait to help you build confidence, improve your technique, and most importantly — have FUN! 🌊💪😄

👉 Still thinking about signing up? We’ve got VERY limited spaces available for:

📅 Saturday 17th May
📅 Wednesday 21st May (Evening Session!)

Snag your spot before they’re gone! 🏃‍♂️💨
🔗 Head to our website for all the info and booking - https://www.oxfordtri.uk/open-water-familiarisation-sessions/

30/04/2025

Spaces are filling up quickly for our Open Water Familiarisation Sessions in May 🏊‍♂️🌊

New for 2025 Wednesday Evening sessions! 🌅

For many years, our fully qualified coaches have helped 100s of athletes develop their confidence in open water, helping them see the swim leg in a triathlon as an experience to look forward to rather than dread. 💪😃

📍 Located at Queenford Lake, just south of Oxford, these sessions are designed for anyone who can confidently swim in a pool. Whether you’re new to open water swimming, felt overwhelmed in the past, or are looking to refine your skills with expert guidance – this is the place for you!🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️✨

🥰 Free Swim Cap
✅ Our sessions will focus on:
🔥 Acclimatizing to the water
😮‍💨 Mastering breathing techniques
🌊 Becoming comfortable with having your face in the water

Our goal is to help you feel more confident in open water and equipped with the skills to conquer the triathlon swim leg or simply enjoy more open water swimming! 🚀🏅

👥 We run the sessions in small groups with multiple coaches** and experienced swimmers in the water with you, so you can progress at a pace right for you.

🎉 We want to make your experience fun and social, so why not join us after for a warming coffee ☕, bacon roll 🥓, or cake 🍰 at The Wandering Kitchen post-swim!

🚨 Sign up early!These sessions are hugely popular and sold out last year! To meet demand, we’ve added an extra session this year. 📅⏳

ℹ️ More information about our sessions can be found here - https://www.oxfordtri.uk/open-water-familiarisation-sessions/

Queenford Lakes Open Water Swimming The Blenheim Palace Triathlon