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Scottish Debut

It is mid June in Scotland and I had entered my very first race in the UK. The race was to be held at Milarrochy Bay on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond, a place I had swam at in the winter. There were three races on the day with a choice of a 1km, a 2km, or a 3km over a 1 km loop. Unlike most of the Australian swims… Read More

Category: UK Swims Tags: Loch Lomond, Luss, Milarrochy Bay, open water swimming, openwater swim, West HIghland Way

Spring Loch Swimming

It is spring time in Scotland which means that the days are getting longer, and it does get sunnier. Last week it was wall to wall sun for several consecutive days with temperatures nudging 20c. As I write this blog entry I am looking out the window at strong winds and a mix of snow and rain falling. Oh how the weather teases and tantalises those from warmer climes with its flirtatious… Read More

Category: 2015 year, Lochs Tags: Balloch, Bardowie Loch, Duck Bay, Ellerton, Loch Lomond, Loch Lubnaig, Luss, Scotland, Wild West Swimmers

New Years Day 2015 Scotland

The first day of 2015 and I am in Scotland going for a swim at Luss on the western shores of Loch Lomond. This loch is the largest body of inland water (by surface area) in the UK. I had joined up with a hardy group of swimmers, the Wild West Swimmers, who swim year round. So far the winter has been quite mild, with some snow on the hills, and a… Read More

Category: 2015 year, New Years Day 2015 Tags: Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Luss, Wild West Swimmers

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GregInTheWater

CENTRAL SCOTLAND OPEN WATER SWIMMING COACH