For anyone in Bournemouth drawn to open water, At Dawn Swim offers a way to get into the sea and connect with others who enjoy early swims along the coast.

Outdoor and sea swimming can be a refreshing way to start the day, build confidence in the water and meet like minded people. Whether you are new to open water or already a regular, it is worth checking directly for details on how sessions run and what to bring.

At Dawn Swim is an open water and sea swimming group based in Bournemouth.

At Dawn Swim

Based at Stokewood Leisure Centre in Bournemouth, this is a small, friendly swimming club that also runs water polo. Swimmers of any age are welcome, with the one requirement being that you can swim a length of any stroke unassisted. Alongside training, the club takes part in competitions, including junior and senior Hampshire league events.

A swimming club like this is a good way to build strength, stamina and fitness while working towards personal goals. Coached sessions and regular competition can also help develop discipline, and swimming often opens the door to related disciplines such as water polo.

Swimming and water polo

All ages welcome

Swim a length to join

Coached sessions

League competition

Stokewood venue

Bournemouth Swimming and Water Polo Club, a small friendly club at Stokewood Leisure Centre in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth Swimming and Water polo Club

Set along the Bournemouth coast, Durley Sea Swims is an open water swimming group built around marathon swim training in a relaxed and friendly setting. With clear water and sandy beaches, it offers a natural place to build up distance, and the group welcomes anyone preparing for longer swims of 10km or more.

Open water swimming suits those looking to train outdoors and cover serious distance, and beach based groups like this often bring together swimmers of varying experience. Swims run at weekends through the warmer months, with beach support on hand for longer sessions.

Marathon swim focus

Weekend swims

Beach support

Running since 2013

Coastal setting

Everyone welcome

Durley Sea Swims is an open water swimming group in Bournemouth focused on marathon swim training along the coast.

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At Dawn Swim

Bournemouth Swimming and Water polo Club

DURLEY SEA SWIMS

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