The Great London Swim - 2021
The Great Swim Series have yet to announce the London date. They have announced the Great East and the Great North so we expect as the COVID exit map becomes clearer they will announce it later in the year.
Water Temperature 2021 - Date not yet announced
Water Temperature 2020: Cancelled due to COVID19
Water Temperature 2019: 16℃
Water Temperature 2018: 16℃
Water Temperature 2017: 18℃
Numbers approx: 3,000
This race takes place in the same dock as the Virgin London Triathlon, in the Royal Victoria Dock. Although not like swimming in a lake, the water does look inviting especially on a sunny day.
We encourage Great Swim participants to consider MyWetsuitHire.co.uk for their open water swimming needs. We feature the latest wetsuits from the most trusted Triathlon Brands - Orca, Zone3, 2xU, BlueSeventy and Sailfish.
- Low Cost: Wetsuit Hire from Only £29.75 + Delivery
- Fast Delivery: We can ship fast by next day courier. If necessary we can deliver for Saturday mornings for an additional shipping fee.
- Flexible Hire Period: Rental periods available to suit you. Two Week, Four Week, 2 Month or Full Season Hire until September 30th.
- Option to Purchase: Try before you buy and the rental cost can be offset against the purchase price!
- Fitting Advice: We offer a personal service where we ask for your height and weight when you book. We will then select the best fitting wetsuit. The size charts are not all accurate and as we hire over 1000 wetsuits during the season we know what fits - we get it right 97% of the time.
- Neoprene caps (to avoid 'Ice Cream Head')
- Neoprene Socks to protect your feet from the cold and upon entry
- Neoprene gloves to prevent your hand sending up like claws
- Neoprene warmth vest [worn under your wetsuit]
- Swim Caps [bright so your easy to spot whilst training]
- Ear plugs
- Bodyglide [anti chaffe]
All Triathlon and open water simming products can also be purchased from MyTriathlon.co.uk