Thousands complete UK's biggest open water swim
"We even have a 250m swim for those just wanting to put their toe in the water, if you'll excuse the pun, and to see what open water swimming is all about," he said. He admitted organising such a "mega event" meant it was "a long road" to get ready."Water safety, water quality, the lifeguards, medical cover, there's a lot of planning," he said. "But the message is get in the water, take it easy, enjoy the view and we will keep you safe and get you round." Event Director Colin Murphy said the event was a celebration of landscape and community Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
- ▪"We even have a 250m swim for those just wanting to put their toe in the water, if you'll excuse the pun, and to see what open water swimming is all about," he said.
- ▪He admitted organising such a "mega event" meant it was "a long road" to get ready."Water safety, water quality, the lifeguards, medical cover, there's a lot of planning," he said.
- ▪"But the message is get in the water, take it easy, enjoy the view and we will keep you safe and get you round." Event Director Colin Murphy said the event was a celebration of landscape and community Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Next
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Thousands complete UK's biggest open water swim48 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGreat North SwimApproximately ten thousand people take part in the event which includes a range of distances Thousands of people have taken to the water for the UK's biggest open water swimming event, despite what some described as "choppy" conditions.The Great North Swim in Windermere, Cumbria, featured a range of distances for swimmers of all ages and abilities.There was also a half-mile "quiet wave" swim for those wanting more personal space and fewer crowds and, for the first time, stand-up paddleboarding.Event Director Colin Murphy said is was a "celebration of the landscape, and of the community, and a chance for people to come together".The event began in 2008 with about 2,200…
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