Scientific studies have shown that cold water swimming can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety join us for a open water swim session at Pinkston!
Event Hosted by GCU Student Events Team
Date: 15TH October 2025
Venue: Meet staff outside the ARC
Time: 3:15pm
Try open water swimming at Pinkston Watersports! The canal basin is clean and filtered on a regular basis for you to enjoy!
💦 For competent swimmers only
💦 Non-coached session
💦 Safety cover is provided - we'll keep watch!
Suitable for students aged 18 and up!
What to bring:
Equipment is not provided, please bring your own wetsuits for the swim session if you would like to wear one. You may consider it too cold for only swimwear and prefer to use a wetsuit, but this is your personal choice.
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