Chillswim's - Lake District
We are looking for Safety Kayakers to come and join us for a variety of length of lake swims in the Lake District this SummerChillswim End-to-End Swims are mass participation swim events taking place this Summer in the Lake District.
We have events on Ullswater & Windermere, and we’re currently recruiting for Safety Kayakers & Rescue Boat crews to join our water safety team for the events.
- Chillswim Ullswater – Sat 16th July
- Chillswim Windermere – Sat 3rd September
What’s required?
The role is to supervise the participants as you paddle the length of the lake with them.
We do ask that team members are of a suitable standard to carry out the role, ideally meeting the following criteria:
- Minimum of 16 years of age
- Competent paddler – of at least 2 star standard (kayakers)
- Able to provide your own boat & kit (kayakers)
- If you hold one of the qualifications listed here it would be an advantage
Event Details
Ullswater – Sat 16th July
Venue/Parking: Park Foot Campsite, CA10 2NA
Transport is arranged to get kayakers & boats to the start
Timings: 07:00 – 14:00-16:00 (start wave dependent)
Pay: £90
Camping: Is available on the Friday night at Park Foot
Food: Breakfast & lunch provided
Windermere – Sat 3rd Sept
Venue/Parking: Rydal Farm (Ambleside), LA22 9PN
Transport is arranged to get kayakers & boats to the start (Fell Foot) and then back to the car park from Waterhead at the end of the event.
Timings: 07:00 – 15:00-17:00 (start wave dependent)
Pay: £100
Camping: Is available on the Friday night at Rydal Farm
Food: Breakfast & lunch provided
Pit Stop: Due to the length of the swim, there is a ‘half way’ pit stop for the water safety team at Harrowslack (by chain ferry) for welfare & refreshments.
