# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sleekburn Water - Introduction to Open Water Swimming - Saturday 1pm
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Who is the session for
- Beginners transitioning from pool to outdoor swimming.
- Those entering or considering open water events or challenges.
- Outdoor swimmers or dippers seeking to boost their safety knowledge.
- Swimmers aiming to build confidence and gain additional open water skills.
-absolute beginner's to Cold water swimming/dipping
What does the session cover?
- Open water swimming offers unique challenges and experiences compared to pool swimming.
- Cold-water immersion requires understanding body responses like cold-water shock, hypothermia, after drop, and safe warming practices.
- Open water varies, including still or flowing, fresh or saltwater environments.
- Weather and environmental factors such as temperature, wind, waves, chop, and flash floods greatly impact swims.
- Safety involves recognizing hazards and performing thorough risk assessments.
- Using appropriate gear and equipment enhances safety and comfort during and after your swim or dip.
What do you need to bring ?
Your normal swim wear costume/wetsuit
Swim cap goggles/ woolly hat
wet shoes /socks/old trainers to swim in.
Large Towels/changing robe
drying towel
lots of warm layers of clothes for after[ think cold winters day/skiing]
Woolly hat /gloves /scarf
Mat to stand on /old towel/bathmat
tow float with waterproof light. [ I have some to borrow]

Introduction price £35pp includes Sleekburn water fee

Book Here:
https://lnk.bio/karenpurdyswims

Please contact to to book
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashington/sleekburn-water-introduction-to-open-water-swimming-saturday-1pm/200029161982613
- **Event Categories**: sports, performances, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://lnk.bio/karenpurdyswims?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ashington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ashington
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Earth Balance Shed
- **lat**: 55.15153224203
- **long**: -1.5745917315338
- **full address**: Earth Balance Shed, Ashington, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Karen Purdy Wellbeing in Nature and Water (https://allevents.in/org/karen-purdy-wellbeing-in-nature-and-water/24679549)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Earth Balance Shed, Ashington, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Karen Purdy Wellbeing in Nature and Water
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, performances, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Sleekburn Water - Introduction to Open Water Swimming - Saturday 1pm ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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