Hi Folks!
Just a quick post as I get ready for my Channel swim training weekend in Dover with Diabetes UK. Oh Joy!! 9 degree water and 20 mph winds! This is gonna be tough!
Many thanks to the wonderful folks who have sponsored me so far!
You Rock!!
Please, please, help me get to £1000 this weekend! That would be awesome!
A few folk have been asking what we actually do at these training weekends. If interested, have a look below at the itinerary. NUTS!
I'll be sure to report back next week. (Unless something goes very wrong!)
Love to all,
Andy xx
Hi all,
Apologies for the long email but please read it carefully as it contains important information. The training weekend is fast approaching so I wanted to get in touch with a more detailed itinerary. Please note that the times below are subject to change. We are very aware that the water temperature is cooler than we would have liked and so we will be adapting the swims accordingly. The length of the swims will be adjusted on the day once we have a better idea of how people are getting on, so the times below are just an indication:
SATURDAY 11TH MAY
09:00-09:15: Arrive on Dover beach to register, ready for briefing at 09:15 - please be prompt!
09:15-09:30: Briefing
09:30-10:30: Change and first swim. Please note you will be split into groups for the swims and not all groups will be in the water at once. You will not be swimming for an hour!
10:30-11:00: Change into lots of warm layers
11:00-13:00: All groups gather in reserved restaurant area at Premier Inn. Tea and coffee will be provided and you will also be able to purchase food. Briefing about the event including explanation of how the channel swim relay will work, qualifying swims, on the day logistics, rules, etc. Q&A session
13:00-13:15: Return to the beach
13:15-14:30: Change and second swim
14:30-15:30: Change into lots of warm layers
15:30-16:00: Chance to ask individual questions
16:00-17:45: Free time
17:45-18:15: Briefing
18:30: Dinner
SUNDAY 12TH MAY
08:45 – 09:00: Arrive on Dover beach to register ready for briefing at 09:00
09:00-09:15: Briefing
09:15-10:30: Change and third swim
10:30-11:00: Change into lots of warm layers
11:00 - Head home
We will meet on the promenade between the Yacht Club and The Gateway flats on Marine Parade, about three minutes walk from the Premier Inn (http://g.co/maps/k7cj7). I will be wearing a blue Diabetes UK jacket/t-shirt (depending on the weather!). Please note we can tailor the duration of swims 2 and 3 based on people’s abilities. Rob Healey will lead the swimming element of the weekend and will also be joined by Jon Ford and Stuart White. Rob is our swim coach and has completed many open water swims, most recently a round-Jersey solo. Jon took part in the Diabetes UK channel swim relay in 2010 and has also completed many open water events. He is doing a solo crossing of the English Channel in September. Stuart took part in our relay in 2012.
Attached is a list of kit that you should bring. Remember that the water will be colder than usual so you should pack all the warm layers you thing you will need and then pack some more! You will be very cold when you get out of the water and a t-shirt and hoodie will not be sufficient to keep you warm.
For those joining us for dinner on the Friday night I have booked a table for 7.30-8pm. I will be in the bar area from around 7pm with my colleague Lynsey and will be wearing a blue Diabetes UK t-shirt so you can spot me!
Finally, if you need to contact me over the training weekend please call 07880202547. I will be driving to Dover on the Friday but will return any missed calls as soon as I can.
If you have any questions about the training weekend please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to seeing you all next week!
Kind regards
Hannah
Just a quick post as I get ready for my Channel swim training weekend in Dover with Diabetes UK. Oh Joy!! 9 degree water and 20 mph winds! This is gonna be tough!
Many thanks to the wonderful folks who have sponsored me so far!
You Rock!!
Please, please, help me get to £1000 this weekend! That would be awesome!
A few folk have been asking what we actually do at these training weekends. If interested, have a look below at the itinerary. NUTS!
I'll be sure to report back next week. (Unless something goes very wrong!)
Love to all,
Andy xx
Hi all,
Apologies for the long email but please read it carefully as it contains important information. The training weekend is fast approaching so I wanted to get in touch with a more detailed itinerary. Please note that the times below are subject to change. We are very aware that the water temperature is cooler than we would have liked and so we will be adapting the swims accordingly. The length of the swims will be adjusted on the day once we have a better idea of how people are getting on, so the times below are just an indication:
SATURDAY 11TH MAY
09:00-09:15: Arrive on Dover beach to register, ready for briefing at 09:15 - please be prompt!
09:15-09:30: Briefing
09:30-10:30: Change and first swim. Please note you will be split into groups for the swims and not all groups will be in the water at once. You will not be swimming for an hour!
10:30-11:00: Change into lots of warm layers
11:00-13:00: All groups gather in reserved restaurant area at Premier Inn. Tea and coffee will be provided and you will also be able to purchase food. Briefing about the event including explanation of how the channel swim relay will work, qualifying swims, on the day logistics, rules, etc. Q&A session
13:00-13:15: Return to the beach
13:15-14:30: Change and second swim
14:30-15:30: Change into lots of warm layers
15:30-16:00: Chance to ask individual questions
16:00-17:45: Free time
17:45-18:15: Briefing
18:30: Dinner
SUNDAY 12TH MAY
08:45 – 09:00: Arrive on Dover beach to register ready for briefing at 09:00
09:00-09:15: Briefing
09:15-10:30: Change and third swim
10:30-11:00: Change into lots of warm layers
11:00 - Head home
We will meet on the promenade between the Yacht Club and The Gateway flats on Marine Parade, about three minutes walk from the Premier Inn (http://g.co/maps/k7cj7). I will be wearing a blue Diabetes UK jacket/t-shirt (depending on the weather!). Please note we can tailor the duration of swims 2 and 3 based on people’s abilities. Rob Healey will lead the swimming element of the weekend and will also be joined by Jon Ford and Stuart White. Rob is our swim coach and has completed many open water swims, most recently a round-Jersey solo. Jon took part in the Diabetes UK channel swim relay in 2010 and has also completed many open water events. He is doing a solo crossing of the English Channel in September. Stuart took part in our relay in 2012.
Attached is a list of kit that you should bring. Remember that the water will be colder than usual so you should pack all the warm layers you thing you will need and then pack some more! You will be very cold when you get out of the water and a t-shirt and hoodie will not be sufficient to keep you warm.
For those joining us for dinner on the Friday night I have booked a table for 7.30-8pm. I will be in the bar area from around 7pm with my colleague Lynsey and will be wearing a blue Diabetes UK t-shirt so you can spot me!
Finally, if you need to contact me over the training weekend please call 07880202547. I will be driving to Dover on the Friday but will return any missed calls as soon as I can.
If you have any questions about the training weekend please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to seeing you all next week!
Kind regards
Hannah
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