Open water swim training will be available at this picturesque location
(5 mins North of Braintree, Essex). Tuesday 6pm – 8pm, Sundays 7am -8.30am.

Open water swim training will be available at this picturesque location (5 mins North of Braintree, Essex). Tuesday evening swim session 6pm till 8pm. Early season sessions will start on Sunday mornings between 6 – 9am. The cost per session is £4.00.

This provides an excellent opportunity for triathletes and open water swimmers to practice their open water swimming. If the venue proves to be a success then further sessions (mid-week evening sessions, etc) may be organised. There is no formal coaching at the lake at present, but there will be a number of experienced triathletes on hand to put swimmers through their paces. The lake is an ideal venue for open water novices as you can put your feet down in the majority of places as the water is approx 5ft deep.

Later this year, Born2Tri will be running the Eastern Regions Club Relay Championships at Gosfield, 12th July 2009.

EASTERN REGION CLUB RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

The Eastern Region of Triathlon England and Born2tri are promoting a new event for 2009, based at the Gosfield lake Resort in Gosfield on 12th July. For those who have competed in the National Relays at Holme Pierrepoint near Nottingham, the format will be similar, with teams of three taking turns to swim 750m in the scenic Gosfield Lake, before cycling around 20km testing course on some of the nicest Essex roads and finishing off with a 5km run on tracks around the lake resort and nearby farmland.

The event is open for all, with prizes for overall and category winners. Teams may come from clubs throughout the region, or clubs and teams of individuals looking to take them on. This will be an enjoyable day of racing, in a wonderful venue with a challenging course. Entries can be made at

For information on Born2Tri, please see

Rules of Gosfield Lake

IMPORTANT – Please read these rules carefully
All swimmers agree to swim entirely at their own risk and in the unlikely event of injury, accident, loss or damage suffered, regardless of however it may be caused no responsibility whatsoever shall be attached to the organiser, sponsors, or any persons involved in the organisation of the open water swimming at Gosfield Lake Resort, Gosfield.

All swimmers must be healthy and have no KNOWN medical condition.

All swimmers must sign a declaration agreeing to obey all the clauses laid down in these rules and regulations. These rules are established with safety as the most important concern but we are also dedicated to helping you have a really enjoyable experience at Gosfield Lake Resort.

SAFETY

ALWAYS SIGN IN & OUT OF THE WATER – You will also be required to write down a contact number.

FIRST TIMERS MUST INFORM SOMEONE AT REGISTRATION – This is so extra care can be taken to ensure you have a safe swim.

WEAR A WETSUIT – This will not only keep you warm but will also act as a buoyancy aid. (If you are a member of an open water swimming association you may be exempt from this rule, but only if you seek prior permission).

SWIM IN SIGHT OF THE CLUBHOUSE – If you can’t see the club house then observers cannot see you.

SWIM WITH A BUDDY – If you get in trouble, you are not alone.

RAISE YOUR ARM FOR ATTENTION – If you can not make it to shore, roll onto your back and if possible raise your arm and wait for help.

HYGEINE: SHOWER AFTER SWIMMING – To reduce the chance of any infection please shower after you come out of the lake. This is also a precaution against Weil’s disease. Wash any open wounds and ears, etc. If you develop any flu like symptoms it is important to see your GP and tell him that you have been swimming in open water.