Swim Zone - next to Inn on the Beach Pub, West Beach Car Park, Hayling Island, Hampshire - Meeting location is on the east side of the Inn on the Beach Pub, on the beach and next to the wall. The wall and pub will be on your right hand side when looking out to sea. What 3 Words location - ///blaze.facing.upgrading Sat Nav – Inn on the Beach Pub, 97 Sea Front, Hayling Island, PO11 0AS Parking (including free disabled spaces) is available at West Beach Car Park next to Inn on the Beach Pub. Payment is required between 6am and 10pm from parking machines nearby or using the Ringo app (3322). Free public toilets are available in West Beach car park. The beach is pebbled with a few steeper banks depending on the tide. From the water’s edge and at low tide it is sandy underfoot.

Take a look at the Swim Kit poster on the welcome email. Essential – swimwear, this can be swimsuit/trunks or whatever you feel comfortable in, including wetsuits or neoprene layers. A towel, warm layers, coat (or changing robe), warm drink and snack for after the swim. Please bring more layers than you think you will need due to the drop in sea and air temperature in the winter months. A towelling changing robe, bright swimming hat and a tow float will be provided for your safety if you do not have one. Recommended – goggles, beach shoes to swim in or flip flops to the water’s edge as it is a pebble beach. Please note that items left on the beach or taken in the sea in waterproof bags are done so at your own risk. Valuables are best left at home or in the car.

Swimmers need to be able to swim/travel 25m in the water and are requested to have completed an Intro to Winter Sea Swimming session or swam in open water in the last month to attend a sea confidence session. To make the most of your session please arrive a few minutes early to be swim ready at the start time. Please be aware of sea safety, risks and wear appropriate clothing/swimwear for the weather and temperature. Please complete the waiver, medical info and contact details on your profile or you will be unable to enter the water during the session for your safety. The Outdoor Swimming Society has excellent safety info and tips on their website - www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/risks-cold-water/