We had hoped to visit Folkestone this week, but unfortunately, Paul now has Covid which means neither he or Emma can join this session and Mandi is leading the way. We decided to mitigate further risk as far as possible by visiting a location well known to Mandi where she has access to both facilities and assistance.
The tide also dictates that we need to meet at 09:30.
So, the location for this dip is to be Viking Bay.
If there are any further changes I will provide an update on here, via social media and will message those booked directly.
If you haven’t already booked in for the session, please can you do so asap.
Location: Viking Bay Broadstairs Kent.
Parking available at Broadstairs Harbour St, Broadstairs CT10. Pay by myringo. This is directly situated by the beach on the harbour arm. Meet by RNLI Lifeguard Hut (white building) sited in the middle of the beach. Water entry time 9.30am. Please arrive early to allow time for faffage
Find out full information about our Chilli Dip series here.
Disclaimer for new swimmers is here.
You can book through our booking system or scroll to the bottom of this page for direct access. If you plan to do all the swims, the cheapest option is to buy a season ticket. You still need to book, but when you click into the discount code box you will see a discount code automatically populate meaning no payment required.
What’s involved?
This isn’t training. It is a social dip. If you literally want to get in and out that is fine with us. If you want to swim a little longer, that’s fine too. We will cap the duration based on the water temperature and conditions. We’ll aim to support up to the appropriate polar bear challenge distance if conditions permit.
We’re not going to be facilitating long & heroic cold swims.
You should limit your swims to your ability, erring on the side of caution.
What can you wear?
Basically anything you want. If you want to wear a wetsuit or gloves & socks then that’s cool with us. You can wear multiple hats if you want. If you want to do head up breaststroke with a bobble hat, that is fine too, we do ask that everyone wears a swimming cap though.
You can wear any hat colour.
Set-up
We will split the group in 2 with half the swimmers going in for the first dip and half for the second. This will ensure that we always have people watching our bags and support on the beach for anyone who needs a little assistance with getting dry and dressed.
What else?
All swimmers will need to have signed the annual disclaimer. If you’ve already done that this year, there’s no need to do it again.
No new (to us) swimmers this month. Next month you will be able to join us.
Pricing
Single session (paid online): £6
Single session (paid on beach): £7
Badge: £5