Captain Webb 150th Anniversary Open Water Swim Event
- UNDER 16 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
Hosted by Dover Lifeguard Club and Port of Dover
Date and time
Location
Dover Sea Sports Centre
Esplanade Dover CT17 9FS United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
- UNDER 16 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
- Paid venue parking
Captain Webb 150th Anniversary Open Water Swim
Join us at the Dover Sea Sports Centre to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Captain Webb's historic swim across the English Channel! Dive into the same waters where he made history and be a part of this special event. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just looking for a fun challenge, this is an experience you won't want to miss. Come make a splash with us!
11am Registration Opens
12noon Junior & Novice Event (660m swim) entry cost £10pp
1pm Senior Event (1.9km swim) entry cost £15pp
2pm Captain Webb Procession from Swim Statues to the Marina Curve
2.30pm Prize Giving Ceremony
Note: Safety Briefing is 15 mins prior to your race start
Event Registration will be outside of Dover Sea Sports Centre
Frequently asked questions
For Seniors (aged 16yrs+) the swim course is 1.9km and for Juniors & Novices (aged 11yrs+) the swim course is 660m
To participate in the SENIOR event, you must be aged 16yrs+ and an intermediate/experience swimmer who can comfortably swim for 1,500m+. For the NOVICE event you must be aged 16yrs+ and able to comfortably swim for 600m+. For the JUNIOR event you must be aged 11-15yrs and comfortably swim for 600m+.
Yes, on arrival you will be asked at registration to sign a Declaration. This will include questions about your medical status and your swimming ability.
Yes there is a mandatory Safety Briefing 15mins prior to the race start time.
Wetsuits are permitted however prizes will only be awarded to non-wetsuit swimmers to maintain the heritage of Captain Webb's achievement.
There are changing facilities and toilets within Dover Sea Sports Centre.
There are three nearby car parks; Harbour House Car Park, 12 Cambridge Rd, Dover CT17 9BU, Camden Crescent Car Park, Dover CT16 1LE or Marine Parade Car Park, Dover CT16 1LG
1) Commemorative Swim Hat, 2) Water safety cover including lifeguard and medical support, 3) Supervised bag storage area, 4) Toilet and changing facilities.
Seniors must be a minimum of 16yrs on the day of the event, Novices and Juniors must be a minimum of 11yrs on the day of the event and all unnder 16year olds must have a parent or guardian with them on the day.
For Juniors and Novices tow floats are mandatory. For the Senior Event tow floats are optional.
Yes there will be 12 prizes in total! For 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the Senior Mens, Senior Ladies, Junior Boys and Junior Girls. Prizes will be awarded at approximately 2.30pm.