East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club

29/06/2026

What another fantastic Seahorse Swim it was this year! Well done to all the brilliant swimmers that took part. It was a great event!

Thank you to all our volunteers from East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club, and a special thank you to Mark Newman and Maria Tong for all your hard work and organisation.

A huge thank you to our safety support team. Without you, we wouldn't have been able to run this event. The safety support crew were made up of mainly RLSS Poole Lifeguards, plus Southbourne Surf Lifesaving Club, RLSS Boscombe Lifguards, and Bournemouth Lifeguard Corps. Thank you so much.

28/05/2026

WATER SAFETY...

Please stay safe during this hot spell and look out for family and friends. Please read and share these two articles which promote water safety. Help everyone to get home safe at the end of the day.

https://www.rlss.org.uk/listing/category/summer-water-safety

https://www.rlss.org.uk/cold-water-shock-the-facts

47% of UK accidental drownings occur between May and August.* We also see a heightened risk of drowning when air temperatures are higher.  When UK average maximum air temperatures reach or exceed 25°C... There is a fivefold increase in accidental drowning risk, when compared to days with an...

26/05/2026

If you are thinking about joining an open water swimming club with a great community spirit, then look no further! Here at East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club we are a super friendly bunch of people who share the same interest and passion...a love of sea swimming!

Sign up to one of our Full Taster sessions for only £5. Our Full Taster sessions are great if you are new to open water swimming, new to the area, or want reassurance.

Here are our Full Taster session dates...

Taster 1: 26th May * FULL
Taster 2: 2nd June * FULL
Taster 3: 16th June - some spaces available
Taster 4: 7th July - spaces
Taster 5: 21st July - spaces
Taster 6: 4th August - spaces

Here is the link to book a Full Taster...

https://eastdorsetowsc.org/joining-process/

If you are a seasoned/experienced open water swimmer, then you can book a dry side Taster session for free and join the main swim group straight afterwards, before joining up as a member.

Here is the link to book a Dryside Taster:

https://eastdorsetowsc.org/dryside-taster-session/

How to JoinWant to Submit a New Membership Application or Simply Renew an Existing Membership?We have a duty of care to ensure that all those who want swim with us, do so in a safe manner  and as such we ask all prospective New Members to book themselves onto one of our Fantastic Taster Sessions. R...

20/04/2026

Seahorse Swim 2026
Sunday 28th June, 10.30 a.m.
Knoll Beach, Studland.

There are just 18 places left for the Seahorse Swim on Sunday 28th June. So if you want one of the last remaining places, enter now or tell anyone else who's keen to swim.

https://sportivaevents.co.uk/events/sea-horse-swim

07/04/2026

🌊East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club are getting ready for the 2026 season! 🌊

It's only a week to go before we are back in the water as a swimming club for the Summer season!

If you have been a member before, please renew your membership. If you are new to joining our club, please sign up to one of our taster sessions.

Please follow this link...

https://share.google/UfBqpdUsAbLM4zzOz

First session back for previous/current members: Tuesday 14th April. Registration from 5.45 p.m. at Shore Road (usual place around the corner from Easy Riders).

Swim briefing at 6.15 p.m. (everyone must attend this if they are swmming), followed by swim.

First Dryside taster session on 28th April.

Full taster sessions (Meet at 5.30 p.m.) are on:
26th May
2nd June
16th June
7th July
21st July
4th August

(Only 10 places available on each Full Taster session - so hurry to sign up for one!)

Don't forget warm layers to put on afterwards. Sea temperature is 10.5 degrees Celsius today, but climbing up fast!!

See you there!

How to JoinWant to Submit a New Membership Application or Simply Renew an Existing Membership?We have a duty of care to ensure that all those who want swim with us, do so in a safe manner  and as such we ask all prospective New Members to book themselves onto one of our Fantastic Taster Sessions. R...

13/03/2026

EDOWSC Skittles, AGM and Buffet Evening

Dear All,

Here's a reminder to let us know if you can attend our annual AGM and Skittles Evening.
Please click on this link if you can attend:

Annual Skittles Evening and AGM 2026 – East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club https://share.google/hzDNs4DfKNHXLumVP

Date: Tuesday 24th March.
Time: 6.30 p.m. arrival, 6.45 p.m. AGM and buffet start. Followed by a fun game of skittles!
Location: At The Coach and Horses Pub, Wimborne.

All new and old members invited, including swimmers interested in joining EDOWSC this year. Buffet is FREE! Please let us know if you can attend by Tuesday 17th March at the latest.

Many thanks.
EDOWSC committee

GeneralAnnual Skittles Evening and AGM 2026 Please join us for a social evening on March 24th 2026 at the Coach and Horse Pub in Wimborne, to look over the activities from the 2025 season, check the accounts and elect your new committee for the 2026 year.Please complete the form below, if you either...

10/02/2026

Great news...from 12 a.m. tonight you can renew your EDOWSC membership, or book a taster session if you are new, and join East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club.

We meet every Tuesday evening (registration from 5.45 p.m, swim briefing at 6.10 p.m, swim at 6.15 p.m), at Shore Road. The start date is 14th April and we swim through the season until mid October.

If you love swimming and want to get fit and swim with others, with safety cover each week, this fabulous swimming club is for you!

Please click on this link below to join...

How to Join – East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club

How to JoinWant to Submit a New Membership Application or Simply Renew an Existing Membership?We have a duty of care to ensure that all those who want swim with us, do so in a safe manner  and as such we ask all prospective New Members to book themselves onto one of our Fantastic Taster Sessions. R...

02/02/2026

Over 50% of the Seahorse entry tickets gone already, in less than 24 hours! Hurry! Get yours now to avoid missing out.

An open water swim at Knoll Beach in Studland Bay. Choice of 3.8K and 2K distances. The swim raises money for the seahorse trust.

01/02/2026

Don't forget - 12 o'clock today entries open!
https://sportivaevents.co.uk/events/sea-horse-swim/