Swim Pembrokeshire - Blog , EventsSwim Pembrokeshire - Blog , Eventshttps://www.swimpembrokeshire.com/blogs/eventsMon, 18 May 2026 00:23:13 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Neptune Steps]]>https://www.swimpembrokeshire.com/blogs/post/Neptune-StepsSwim Pembrokeshire will be at the Neptune Steps event in Scotland in March! The event consists of over 400m swimming in a canal in Scotland in March wi ]]>

Swim Pembrokeshire will be at the Neptune Steps event in Scotland in March!

Red Bull Neptune Steps 2020

The event consists of over 400m swimming in a canal in Scotland in March with water temps of average 4-7 degrees, traversing 7 locks made into obstacles of cargo nets, ladders, climbs and ropes.

Training for the Neptune Steps

As with any extreme event the secret is to make the training as realistic as possible. In this case we are using nature rather than the gym and making use of all manner of winter storm driftwood to do circuit training on the beach in between sprint sets out into the sea. We're also training through the winter to build up resilience to the cold.

Training for the Neptune Steps using logs and winter swimming
Training for the Neptune Steps
Lifting logs as part of Swim Pembrokeshire Neptune Steps training 2020
Cold water exposure as part of Netune Steps training 2020
Beach running as part of Neptune Steps 2020 training

The training makes use of natures own materials: logs and tree stumps washed up in storms, sand dunes and beach runs and of course the cold sea for building up resilience.


We hope it pays off in March! More to come, watch this space...

]]>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 06:22:36 +0000<![CDATA[Beach Clean at Bullslaughter Bay]]>https://www.swimpembrokeshire.com/blogs/post/Beach-Clean-at-Bullslaughter-BayAfter doing a coast path run on the weekend we were saddened to see a lot of plastic washed up on Bullslaughter Bay after the recent storms. ]]>

After doing a coast path run on the weekend we were saddened to see a lot of plastic washed up on Bullslaughter Bay after the recent storms.

Plastic pollution is a major concern in marin ecology
A sad sight to sea - plastic debris at Bullslaughter Bay, Pembrokeshire

The volume of rubbish was heart breaking. Bottles, toothbrushes, crates, netting, guttering, shoes... We could see some was from other countries, some had likely been in the sea for years. The storms dredge it all up and it all ends up on a beach, or gets broken down to micro plastics and eaten by fish, birds and marine mammals.

Platic pollution in Pembrokeshire
Plastic will last for decades before being broken down into even more harmful 'micro plastics', which are then eaten by marine wildlife

It's not only this location of course. However the more remote bays often get overlooked on the beach clean-ups. We could see some people had tried to clean it up, thank you, but due to logistics and no available transport to get the rubbish out, had to leave it on the path, where it had inevitably been blown around.

Beach clean ups Pembrokeshire
Platic pollution is a major problem for the ocean ecology

We are planning to organise a beach clean for Bullslaughter Bay early in the new year via a formal event where you can register interest. We will provide hot tea and sandwiches as it'll take some time. But to make it work we will need 4x4 / tractor transport, a trailer and access to the coast path / gates on the Castlemartin Range.

Plastic pollution in UK waters
Plastic gets everywhere, even 30 feet up a cliff

If anyone has National Trust/MOD contacts, and/or knows the farmers in the Castlemartin area, please contact us so we can start planning.

Thanks in advance.

#SwimPembrokeshire

]]>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 10:05:08 +0000<![CDATA[Pembrokeshire Tourism Year of the Sea Seminar]]>https://www.swimpembrokeshire.com/blogs/post/Pembrokeshire-Tourism-SeminarWe had a good day yesterday at the 'Year of the Sea' event organised by Pembrokeshire Tourism .  ]]>

We had a good day yesterday at the 'Year of the Sea' event organised by Pembrokeshire Tourism. 

Find your eipc - Pembrokshire Year of the Sea 2018
Lots of local businesses came to the Pembrokeshire 'Year of the Sea' seminar

It was very well organised and was great to see so many businesses working together and caring about the amazing coastline Pembrokeshire has to offer!

Wildlife conservation in Pembrokeshire
Discussing Pembrokeshire's sustainable wildlife programmes

Lots of interesting ideas were discussed and several exciting plans are in the pipeline for 2018. Whatch this space!


In 2018 discover new epic experiences on the shores of Wales. #FindYourEpic

]]>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:56:02 +0000<![CDATA[Live on the Edge - Swim at Night]]>https://www.swimpembrokeshire.com/blogs/post/Live-on-the-Edge-Swim-at-NightLive on the edge - go sea swimming at night! This video is from our night swim event on 11th November, about 200m offshore. After a safety briefing ea ]]>

Live on the edge - go sea swimming at night!

night sea swimming in Pembrokeshire
Brave souls going for a night swim at Freshwater East, Noverber 2017

This video is from our night swim event on 11th November, about 200m offshore.

After a safety briefing each swimmer was issued with a bright glow stick and rubber band to secure it to their goggle straps.


A beach side fire pit contained a roaring fire and event helpers had bright torches and more glow sticks to act as a point of reference on the beach.

Sea swimming at night with Swim Pembrokeshire open water swimming
Keeping warm before and after the night swim

The buoy was anchored about 200m offshore, covered in glow sticks for visibility. The route was triangular, going parallel to the beach, with a sharp turn out to sea, around the buoy and to the shore, and finally parallel to the beach.


Many swimmers opted for a second lap, hard core! Total distance around 1.5km.


The event was great fun and enjoyed by all, with good food and beer afterwards.


Well done to everyone who attended.


More night swims are planned for next season - watch this space!

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]]>Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:17:57 +0000<![CDATA[Open Water Night Swimming]]>https://www.swimpembrokeshire.com/blogs/post/Open-Water-Night-SwimmingWho ever said sea swimming is just something you do in daylight? Get even more thrills from your open water swimming experience by swimming at night. Sw ]]>

Who ever said sea swimming is just something you do in daylight?


Get even more thrills from your open water swimming experience by swimming at night.


Swim Pembrokeshire will be doing a night swim at Freshwater East early November.


We'll all have neon glow sticks and will be accompanied by safety kayaks and well lit beach side beacon for orientation and reference.

Night swimming in open water in Pembrokeshire
Night swimming adds even more thrills to open water swimming

We plan to book a space at the Longhouse afterwards for food and well earned beer.


Numbers will be limited so if you are interested please contact on our Facebook page or via the web form, here, if you are not already a club member.


Thanks and see you there!

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