COME AND SWIM WITH US!
Swim The Wight is a social enterprise on the Isle of Wight who aim to make swimming in the seas around the Isle of Wight as accessible, safe and enjoyable as possible. We swim year round, several times a week, with regular, supervised sessions, whether you swim, dip, or bob.
We see an island where anyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of ‘blue health’ is able to do so – we like to promote a happy island!
Led by sea swimmers, for sea swimmers, we swim in all weathers and at different locations, as long as it is judged safe to do so on the day.
To join us, either contact us directly (see form below) or pop along to one of the sessions in the events page.
We are also a NOWCA affiliated venue. Booking is available via their website https://nowca.org
We offer acclimatisation sessions and introduction to sea swimming, regular sea swim sessions, personal or group coaching, cross-channel certification and more.
We provide expertise, enthusiasm, fun and support to everyone and anyone who wants to try out this healthy, outdoors, all year round activity to improve mental and physical health, to widen your social circle and be part of a fast growing group of crazy and fun loving people.
To keep everybody safe whilst in the water, we kindly request that you complete our health questionnaire here.
EVERYONE is welcome, as long as they are kind!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Week of Aug 24th
Monday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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24 August 2026
Our regular refreshing start to the week - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Monday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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24 August 2026
VERY SUBJECT TO SEA STATE WHEN DARK OVER WINTER MONTHS - Monday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade. Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Wednesday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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26 August 2026
A mid-week splash that might last you till the weekend! Meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions
Thursday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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27 August 2026
Thursday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade (what3words glitz.rhino.reporter.) Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Friday Morning Subscriber Swim - Colwell Bay
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28 August 2026
Colwell Bay on Friday Morning is a bit like going on holiday particularly if you drive along the spectacular Military Road. We meet at the slipway, by the Captain's Cabin (what3words What3Words advising.farmed.heaven.) Parking varies with time of year so please be careful. Very busy in the summer you may have to park on the green and walk down (what3words guitars.satellite.curable.)
Saturday Morning Subscriber Swim / Sea Cafe - Yaverland
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29 August 2026
The most popular of our dips - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions. You can also book via NOWCA (www.nowca.org)
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