Royal Docks Swim Series (RDSS) 2025

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Royal Docks Swim Series (RDSS) 2025

ROYAL DOCKS SWIM SERIES IS COMING THIS SUMMER: 6-8 JUNE 2025

The event will host 3 swim distances over 3 days:-
RD1: 1k swim on Friday evening
RD3: 3k swim on Saturday afternoon
RD5: 5k swim on Sunday morning

Participants will swim in one of the 3 waves – Relaxed, Medium and Fast. All waves are mass start.
If you are taking part in the iconic Dock2Dock swim event, then the RDSS is the perfect way to train as you’ll be swimming in the same body of water.

But the RDSS is not just for racers, if you prefer to swim at a more leisurely pace, then it’s a wonderful way to take part in a local event that is fun and friendly.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Entry to your chosen RDSS events.
  • Safety for the duration of the event
  • Safety boats, kayaks, and paddle boarders in the water.
  • Secure bag drop
  • Official RDSS swim cap
  • Feed station access for BYO feed/hydration
  • Post swim refuel
  • snacks and hydration
  • Finisher’s medal

EVENT DETAILS

Dates:

RD1: Friday, 6 June 2025
RD3: Saturday, 7 June 2025
RD5: Sunday, 8 June 2025

Location: Love Open Water London Royal Docks, opposite City Hall
Price:
from only £35
Wetsuit:
Optional
Water quality:
Excellent

For more event information or to SIGN UP: loveopenwater.co.ukFor updates and announcements, join the NOWCA Wild group: RDSSThe NOWCA Wild app is free to download for iOS and Android: nowcawild.co.uk

Time & date

Friday 6 June 2025 - Sunday 8 June 2025

Location

Love Open Water London Royal Docks, Dock Rd, London E16 1AH

Tickets

From £35
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