Sister Act Two (and a bit)
For our final field trip of 2018, Brockwell Swimmers took to the waters of the South coast against the dramatic backdrop of the white cliffs of the Seven Sisters. Conditions on the 4th November were lively with booming breakers, whistling winds and sea temperatures of 12°C. After a clifftop consultation with coach Steve Baker we […]
Christmas Swim & Swing
Come join us for some Christmas festive fun, silly races and other aquatic nonsense at JAGS Sports Club, West Dulwich, on Tuesday 18th December starting at 7:30pm. Book online at the usual shopping/swim sessions page. You are also welcome to join us afterwards at the Crown and Greyhound in Dulwich Village for drinks and nibbles, […]
Swimming the Seven Sisters
Experience Spitfires and Sunshine over the white cliffs of the Seven Sisters swimming along possibly the most iconic white cliff scene in England. This is much better looking than Dover and certainly one to tick off your list. On Sunday 4th November the club will be heading off to the East Sussex Coast for our […]
The only way is Essex
Brockwell Swimmers headed up country to follow the Essex Way through the beautiful Constable Country of Denham Vale. This follows Walk Number 9 from the Wild Swimming book written by the lovely ladies of Hampstead Ponds which was reviewed back in 2015. As usual we met at Brixton, picking up walkers and swimmers along the […]
Eighteen go Wild in Dorset
Alison Hicks describes Brockwell Swimmers memorable trip to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door: Of the first Brockwell Swimmers sea swim excursion, I had high expectations: the crystal clear waters of Lulworth Cove, swimming straight through Durdle Door, drying off in the sun and a beach picnic of cold ham, hard-boiled eggs, jam tarts and lashings […]
In a League of our own.
Brockwell Swimmers Water Polo have just finished their 4th outdoor season with a win (6-5) against new ‘rivals’ at Parliament Hill Lido, in what may be the start of a new Water Polo league in London. This summer BS have played a number of games against other Lidos in London, creating an unofficial ‘league’ of […]
My Summer of Water Polo
Water Polo newby Alison Hicks tells us how she made a splash in the Summer of 2018… Back in May I randomly decided to give Water Polo a whirl and it has earned a place in my top 20 best decisions ever made. I had just joined Brockwell Swimmers to do its coached pool sessions […]
A Dip in the Dock
In preparation for our Dorset Swim Trip on the 26th we thought we would try a practice run at London’s Royal Dock on Saturday 18th August. Meet us outside Brixton tube at 8am, or at the Docks at 9am. The nearest DLR station is Royal Victoria situated just moments away from the beach itself. Alternatively it […]