RLSS and British Triathlon launch SH2OUT website and swimmer survey
Sh2out, a new partnership to promote safe open water swimming, announced the launch of its website and swimmer survey at an event at West Reservoir, Stoke Newington, last Tuesday (20 May 17).
The two organisations initially announced the creation of Sh2out in January this year. The partnership has five clear objectives for open water swimming: safe venues, secure events, vibrant community, inspiring participation and industry guidance. Initially the focus is on safe venues and the newly launched website lists the five venues that have already been through the accreditation process. More are expected soon.
The accreditation process involves water quality testing, swim course layout (including entry and exit points), risk assessment guidance, workforce review and emergency action planning.
Sh2out is also running a survey to better understand the needs of people who swim outside and therefore help guide the future development of their services. As an incentive to complete the survey, it is running a prize draw for the chance to win a wetsuit.
RLSS UK CEO Di Steer and British Triathlon CEO Jack Buckner at the launch event
Simon Griffiths
I created Outdoor Swimmer in 2011 (initially as H2Open Magazine) as an outlet for my passion for swimming outdoors. I've been a swimmer and outdoor swimmer for as long as I remember. Swimming has made a huge difference to my life and I want to share its joys and benefits with as many people as possible. I am also the author of Swim Wild & Free: A Practical Guide to Swimming Outdoors 365 a Year and I provide one-to-one support to swimmers through Swim Mentoring.
