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BecChat – the SLSC monthly newsletter

Read all about SLSC members’ swimmy adventures at Tooting Bec Lido and beyond.

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Underwater Choir

Wed 10 September 2008

Some members of the SLSC took to the water to take part in an unusual experiment in sound. A specially…

The Leaves Are Back

Sat 06 September 2008

The leaves are back in the pool more …

Basking Sharks

Mon 01 September 2008

It’s not every day you get to be part of a headline like this one but that’s how we made the news on Manx Basking Shark Watch’s website on 16 June. more …

The Sound Of Iona

Wed 27 August 2008

Gus, myself and our two boys have been going to Iona every summer for the last five years and every year the tantalising bit of water between Mull and Iona has been calling us to swim it. more …

Wye Swim

Tue 05 August 2008

“How about a briefing” suggested Ben. This was a first for them, escorting swimmers. Ah yes! Health and Safety never takes a day off! more …

Jersey ‘Pikey Manouvers’ Relay

Mon 21 July 2008

Swimming around Jersey always promised to be an adventure, but other special experiences of the trip almost eclipsed the swim. more …

Solent Swim

Sun 20 July 2008

Jim Jackson tell us about his first open water race at Calshot beach more …

Champion Of Champions

Sat 14 June 2008

5miles, 3 miles and 1mile in Dover harbour – a tough but enjoyable challenge more …

Exmouth Fairway Buoy 2008

Sun 01 June 2008

A good hard and rewarding endurance swim in cold water, and a locked car. more …

World Winter Swimming Championships 2008

Thu 28 February 2008

How on earth did SLSC agree to this audation project? more …