Hi. Details for STD13 have been finalised and it is with great pleasure that due to huge public demand we can announce extra days have been added to the beginning (thanks Jono) and end (thanks Helen n Mark). Come join us. The water will be just as inviting as ever……………..
Author: Digger
Dates for Swim the Door 2013 announced
The STD committee has held its traditional secret meeting in an undisclosed location (Diggers flat) and have fixed on the weekend of 7th to 9th June for this years meet.
Unfortunately, due to an ongoing row between the landowner, English Nature and Dorset County Council there is some doubt as to whether the steps down to the beach at Durdle Door will have been repaired. Therefore, we are giving advance notice that instead of inflatables, this year the essential accessories will be rope ladders, climbing gear and step ladders (to get over any barriers put in our way before we descend the cliff face). However, as Digger is scared of heights, he plans to swim from Weymouth (or Man-o-War bay)………
Not good start to wild swimming year!
Icy and snowy conditions across Britain are once again affecting the start of the wild swimming season. Fortunately the Club 14-74 “Easter Sunshine Scottish Holiday” has been booked by Ruth so there is at last something to look forward to. Traditionally the Scottish Easter Holiday is the start of my wild swimming season.
“Its nearly time for STD!!”
Excitement is building for “Swim the Door 12” this weekend. Rumours of a ‘special guest’ who wears a crown cannot be confirmed. Although the weather forecasters have been trying their best to “dampen” (get it) our spirits I can confirm that Zoe will bring the spirit (get it) known as firewater and a big gazebo to protect the Barbee. Also where some people may describe weather conditions as a gale, others will describe the same conditions as “slightly challenging”. See you in the water!!
Back from swimming in Scotland
Back from excellent holiday in Scotland (see relevant page under “Holidays”). Managed a few swims (see New Swims page under “Wild Swimming”). Attention now focusing on Swim the Door 2012. Details to be posted soon.
“Gone swimming”
“Digger has left the building/England” and will be looking for new Swim in the Highlands of Scotland over Easter.
Dates fixed for Swim the Door 2012
Hi. After much deliberation the dates for this years Swim the Door weekend has now been fixed. Its Friday 8th to Sunday 10th. This means it falls at the end of the school holidays which is good for some people, but not for others. Also “official” caravan hires are only availble from Saturday 9th (fully booked up till then). However, the good news is that, at the moment there is plenty of camping space and, of course, the sea water will be warmer than last year! HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT.
Back from Digging
And I haven’t changed a bit………………………..
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Gone digging
Hi. I’m away now for the rest of August digging at Caerleon in South Wales.
STD11 awards
Hi. Yes the prestigious STD11 awards have been released. After days of deliberation the secret committee (after it ran out of Port) decided to announce its decisions. These appear on the STD11 page and some “lucky” people are receiving “official documentation” through the post relating to their awards! Can life get much better!! If you are disappointed that you have not received an award then you need to submit your appeal application within 1 minute of this post going live (or of course you could just turn up next year!).