Open water swimming

[MEZZA]

Originally Posted by RickT

My friend loved it, he had open watered swam many places world wide including South America, India, Thailand to name a few, however sadly 2 years ago while going for a morning swim in Eastern Europe lake which is used for triathlons and classed as safe water (while his girlfriend was sat sunbathing at the edge like always) he got into difficulty and unfortunately didn't return. He was found 24 hours later by the search and rescue. Cause of death drowning. Age 43

Stay safe out there.

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Thankyou and such a sad story about your friend.

One of the reasons I joined the group I’m with is because there are lifeguards on paddle boats with us

[mickey68]

Originally Posted by MEZZA

Just woken after a good 8hours sleep another benefit
I live inner city Birmingham so to find this pool 3 miles away with a group of people all swimming has just been so good
Here’s a photo of last night

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Hi can I ask where it is? I live in south Birmingham and work in inner city Birmingham and this looks really interesting. Thank you 😊

[MEZZA]

Originally Posted by mickey68

Hi can I ask where it is? I live in south Birmingham and work in inner city Birmingham and this looks really interesting. Thank you 😊

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Hi
It’s swan pool in Sandwell valley

[mickey68]

Originally Posted by MEZZA

Hi
It’s swan pool in Sandwell valley

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Thank you. That is probably a bit far for me but worth looking into closer options.

[MEZZA]

Originally Posted by mickey68

Thank you. That is probably a bit far for me but worth looking into closer options.

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Netherton reservoir is another I’ve been too - that’s by Merry Hill and then Bartley reservoir is in woodgate valley but I ve not been there
Those are the only ones I know of so far