Sport & Activities
Dock2Dock 2025
DOCK2DOCK IS BACK ON SATURDAY, 16 AUGUST 2025!
London's most iconic swim event will once again give you the chance to swim the historical London Royal Docks. This not just any swim meet, it's a unique experience where you will be swimming alongside the London City Airport runway while planes are actively taking off and landing. With five core distances - 1.5k, 3k, 5k, 10k, EPIC 15k, and to celebrate our 10th anniversary we will be hosting a special 20k feature swim - all with very generous swim cut-off times. Dock2Dock is an inclusive event and suitable for every ability.
WHY DOCK2DOCK IS SO ICONIC
Friendly event that welcomes all swim abilities from 12+ years old (on the day of the event)- 5 core distances to choose from: 1.5k, 3k, 5k, 10k and the epic 15k- Special 20k feature swim - to celebrate 10 years!- Excellent water quality- Very generous cut-off times - because it's about enjoyment and not just speed- Tailor your experience - wetsuit or skins? mass start or rolling start? - the choice is yours!- Ticket prices start from only £30 (+booking fee).- Swimming alongside the London City Airport while planes land and take off is certainly a unique and unmissable experience!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Entry to Dock2Dock.
- Free pre-event swim – the day prior to Dock2Dock.
- Safety for the duration of the event – safety boats, kayaks, and paddle boarders in the water.
- Race kit – official swim cap, hydration, swimmer’s gift.
- Secure bag drop
- Feed stations at multiple locations – available for distances 3k and above
- Post swim refuel – snacks and hydration
- Finisher’s medal
TEAM TROPHY
When you sign up for Dock2Dock (either as a group or individually), you have the option to enter a Team/Club name. The BIGGEST team will receive the Dock2Dock team trophy, a 20% team discount for the next Dock2Dock event, and bragging rights for an entire year!
GROUP DISCOUNT: Get 10% discount for groups of 10 or more swimmers. Tickets can be split into any combination of distances to suit.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025
Location: Royal Docks Watersports, opposite London City Airport.
Price: from only £45
Wetsuit: Optional
Water quality: Excellent
For more event information or to SIGN UP: dock2dock.co.uk
For updates and announcements, join our NOWCA Wild group: DOCK2DOCK
The NOWCA Wild app is free to download for iOS and Android: nowcawild.co.uk
For your visit
Food & Drink
The Oiler Bar
Bars on boats are always a good idea, especially when they have a cocktail bar downstairs.
Places To Stay
Holiday Inn Express
There's unlimited breakfast at this three-star hotel right next to Royal Albert DLR.
Community
Shipman Youth Zone
Drop-in youth centre for 11-19 year-olds with snooker, table tennis, and computer facilities on offer.
