New to the club
Start with a trial
Book a free trial first, then we'll help arrange your lake induction.
Open water
Lake swimming with the club
Open-water confidence is what we're known for. From May to October we swim at The Bridge South Lake, Dartford — a friendly, supportive environment whether you're new to open water or just new to our lake.
Lake swimming with DWOTC
The Bridge South Lake, Dartford
Our open-water sessions run on Monday and Friday evenings and Saturday mornings from May to October. The lake is set up with marked swim loops, safety kayak cover, a registration point, and clear entry and exit points — a friendly, supportive environment for every ability.
Mon 18:00–20:00
Fri 18:00–20:00
Sat 10:00–12:00
Before you swim
Lake inductions
Before swimming at the lake, every swimmer must complete a lake induction. This applies to:
The induction is a short safety briefing and orientation. It explains how the lake works, where to enter and exit, the swim routes, how registration works, what kit you need, and what to do if you need assistance in the water.
Getting started
How to arrange an induction
Already a member
Ask the lake team
Ask on the club WhatsApp group and one of the lake team or coaches will let you know when the next induction opportunity is available.
Kit list
What you'll need
Please bring:
You'll also need to sign in before entering the water and sign out when you finish.
Safety first
A quick note on safety
Our lake sessions rely on volunteer safety cover, including kayakers and registration marshals. Sessions only go ahead when the lake team confirms there are sufficient marshals and that conditions allow. Once inducted, you'll be able to enjoy club lake sessions throughout the season.
Ready to dive in?
Join us at the lake
New faces are always welcome. Start with a trial membership and we'll get your induction arranged — or get in touch if you have any questions first.
