Open Water Swimming anyone?

[u01ast9]

Hi, I'm Amy, just jointed DMS couple of weeks ago along with a friend (Philippa Neill). Myself and Philippa are both signed up for the 5K open water Great North Swim in Windermere this June. We are keen to get a bit of practice outdoors but it would be more fun (and safer!) to do as a group. Anyone out there keen to get involved or can offer any tips from triathalon experience? Neither of us are from the North East so we could also use some ideas on locations to swim! Thanks:)

[phil]

some of the guys who cycle on a Sat morning go open water swimming. Think they go to http://www.ellertonpark.com/water_sports/ to train. hope that helps, good luck with Windermere.