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The cold water swimming championships 2017

Fri 30 June 2017

Making a splash and smiling in the cold more …

The History of the UK Cold Water Swimming Championships

Thu 29 June 2017

As we approach another UK Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec Lido, newer members may be wondering how this and the events we attend in other parts of the world all started. So here is the story. more …

Urban SwimRun

Wed 28 June 2017

Swimruns usually take place in wild locations such as the Lake District or the Scilly Isles, but SLSC and Total Motion Events recently organised one of the country’s first such events in an urban environment. more …

An introduction to SwimRun

Sun 30 April 2017

This relatively new sport is truly unique, highly enjoyable and attractive for those who love both sports and want to exercise and compete in magnificent settings, running off-road and swimming in lakes, seas or other bodies of water. more …

SLSC away day at the RAC

Sat 12 March 2016

There are not that many times that the South London Swimming Club are invited to galas by other clubs. Maybe…

Nevis to St Kitts

Mon 25 May 2015

Petra tells us how she spent Easter Sunday this year, a day she’d normally be tucking in to roast lamb and feasting on Easter Eggs. more …

SLSC Relay Triathlon

Sun 28 September 2014

Through two layers of swimming caps and a pair of aged plugs jammed into my ears, I only just heard the call of the marshal… more …

Ladies Wot Swim round Isle of Wight relay

Tue 26 August 2014

Well we did it!! It was the toughest thing I have ever done or ever hope to do again!. more …

Greek Marathon Swim

Tue 22 July 2014

Take one well-fed Irishman and a tough Tasmanian, coat them in grease and sunblock, simmer in hot water for 25km, garnish with a garland of olive leaves and you’re ready to present them with medals. more …

Unfinished Business

Tue 17 June 2014

In September 2012 Simon Murie and Tom Hudson travelled to Sardinia with the intention of trying to swim the 13 km Strait of Bonifacio from Sardinia to Corsica. more …