The Wales Swim Friday, June 27, 2025
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Amazing location, blue flag beaches, and an atmosphere that really is electric, you won't want to miss it. Be part of Wales' most scenic swim.

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Spectator Information

All the information you need, for where to stay, where to eat and park over the weekend.

Where to eat Accommodation Spectators
Spectator Information

Volunteers

We're always looking for volunteers to help with our events and as an incentive groups of 10 or more can earn £400 for their chosen team or club.

Volunteers
Volunteers

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Dive in Without Drowning: 5 must know tops for first time triathlon swimmers.
Training
Dive in Without Drowning: 5 must know tops for first time triathlon swimmers.

So, you've signed up for your first triathlon—congratulations! You're about to enter a world of foam rollers, body glide, and Type 2 fun. But let’s be real: if the idea of plunging into open water surrounded by 200 thrashing wetsuit warriors makes your stomach do backflips, you’re not alone

The importance of your leg kick in open water swimming.
Training
The importance of your leg kick in open water swimming.

Ever heard people saying, ‘You don’t need to use your legs in open water because you’re in a wetsuit’?? OR ‘You need to save your legs for the Bike & Run’??

Training the Swimming Energy systems
Training
Training the Swimming Energy systems

As triathletes were all familiar with the 5 training zones but in swimming, we like to make things more scientific and slightly more technical. This month I will be explaining the Swimming Energy systems with an easy-to-follow guide to help you put together your own swim session plan.

  • Zone 3
  • Erdinger
  • Coastal Cottages
  • Lets Do This
  • FinisherPix
  • Princes Gate
  • Torq