Dan Earthquake's Cold Water Culture is running a sea swimming weekend at Folkestone on the weekend of 25/26th March 2011.  This is a very informal weekend amongst friends involving swims from the beach and boat, training advice from both Dan and I, lunches at the pub, and beers in the evening.  There will be a early bird run for the triathletes on the Sunday morning, and an Enduroman Arch to Arc film being played along with Q&A with myself on the Saturday evening.  If you are a member of Cold Water Culture or Enduroman then the price of the weekend is £30.  Details can be found at www.coldwaterculture.com.  If you wish to attend, please email danearthquake@hotmail.com.  Please see below for more details:




From Dan:

I recommend that the swimmers stay in the Grand Burstin Hotel as it is central and has the best facilities for what we want to do. Prices are advertised online from £32 per night single, £55 double, but I hope to get a reduced deal for us as a group.
 
Cost per person is £30, only open to members of Enduroman Club or Coldwater Culture. Standalone Price is £130 for the weekend so interested parties might as well join one or the other and get the other benefits too. Existing members can pay their £30 when they turn up. New people pay in advance the full £130.
 
Times are approximate and subject to alteration with weather/wind conditions on day. It may be that the boat can only go on one of the days or that the swimmers are not that bothered about going on the boat. If wind is in certain directions Rotunda beach is unsafe, but it is good for a hard session otherwise.
 
Fri pm:  Arrive/check in/settle in. those who arrive in time for dinner (7ish) join us for a meal
Sat:
900am:  introductions/safety briefing
10am:  swimming session on Sunny Sands
1pm:  light lunch at Lifeboat Inn
2pm: depending on weather & wind - boat trip. We charter the boat for 2 hour @ £100 which is split between those who want to participate, hard swims against flowing tide.
Alternatively back to Sunny Sands for another session.
5 or 6pm:  - Arch to Arc film (London to Paris continuous triathlon) with Q&A session with Steve Haywood
7 or 8pm - dinner
 
Sun:
Early bird run session for triathletes or those who have too much energy.
Check out of hotel before 10am
10am: swimming session, rotunda beach or sunny sands
1pm: light lunch at lifeboat Inn
2pm: boat trip as yesterday or another beach session
5.30pm: Lunch at Lifeboat Inn followed by departure.