Washed Up Events

We've had lots of questions and all good things come to an end and WashedUp will be hanging up it's towel.

Mike and I have had a great ride and really enjoyed meeting and helping so many people enjoy swimming in the Hamble. We have had nearly 1000 swim entries across many events. We've dealt with Covid restrictions, storms, strong tides, thunder, night swims, the hamble beard but alas no visit from Sammy the Seal.

Mike and I would like to thank everyone who helped us put on the events on the shore and on the water, the country park, Fairthorne, medics, our families for showing extreme patience and finally and most importantly, YOU the swimmers. We've loved seeing you push your boundaries, deal with your fears and bring nothing but smiles on the day.

We hope to still see you out in the water regularly enjoying nature but in the style of Strictly, Keep Swimming!

I know a bit delayed but... a massive thank you to everyone for last Saturday's event.
Swimmers and volunteers were equally smiley and enthusiastic and we loved hosting the event - a massive thank you to all !
Finally, a bit thank you to YMCA Fairthorne Manor for letting us finish the swim at such a stunning location!

All ready for you at the Manor Farm water station. What a beautiful morning!

Coach 1 is off!

Welcomed by some deer and now a lovely sunrise! See you soon!

Tomorrows swim will close at 5pm this evening! Be there or be… in bed i guess….

Great early morning news! The Paddlers Rest at YMCA Fairthorne Manor will be open when you finish your swim if you want a coffee or an ice cream (English weather variables!). It’s about a ten meter walk
If you want to ente⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/2022-half-the-river-swim

Have just been down to YMCA Fairthorne Manor to confirm logistics for the revised swim on Sat the 24th. The river is looking lovely and we can’t wait to hose you!
If you want to enter, the link is below:

https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/2022-half-the-river-swim

Thanks!

Emails dropping now with the rearranged date of the 24th Sept for our Half River Swim. We can't wait to host you and if anyone couldn't make the original date and can now make this one, the link is below (being updated etc)!
thanks for your patience and I can't wait for a beer later!
https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/2022-half-the-river-swim

We’ve done multiple inspections of the river this morning and our rule of “if we wouldn’t swim in it we won’t ask you to” means the swim is off. The water quality is too poor with the rain that has fallen (and planned to fall).
We are speaking to all the various bodies about pushing the swim back to the 24th Sept but will come back to you with options as soon as we know more. We are really sorry but our swimmers safety is our number 1 priority.

Swim instructions have been mailed out for our Half River Swim on the 10th. Any questions drop me a line but looking forward to seeing you all there and if you fancy coming along you are always welcome, just sign up on the link below:

https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/2022-half-the-river-swim

We are really pleased to let you know that Swim Secure have again kindly donated spot prizes for our Half River Swim on Sat Sept 10th.
Our hostess with the mostess, Sandra Coffin will do the draw for the spot prizes on the day!
A massive thank you to Swim Secure
If you want to join us, the link is below:

https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/2022-half-the-river-swim

ps - there will also be a discount code in the swim instructions if you want to buy anything from them!

Only a few weeks to go until our Half River Swim along the Hamble (with the tide giving a nudge). Last years winners Fiona the Fish and Ben the Instragram Sensation (ish) are primed and ready to take on the challenge again!
Come join them!
https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/2022-half-the-river-swim

Good news incoming!

We can now also accept entries from 16-18 year olds for the half river swim.

You can enter below:

https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/2022-half-the-river-swim

With 1 and a half coaches full for the Half River Swim on the 10th September we are green for go.
Our swim starts with a coach trip from Fairthorne to the start of the swim and then a simple swim back to Fairthorne with the tide giving you some gentle encouragement!!!
To fill the second coach, sign up here:
https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/2022-half-the-river-swim

Unfortunately we've taken the hard decision to cancel this Saturday's SunRiser swim as we've just not had enough entries across the 3 events. For those entered, you will receive a full refund this evening.

Our half river swim in September already has nearly as many entries as we had last year so it just means we can focus even more on that and giving the swimmers a great experience in the Hamble. Then back to the drawing board to look at what we can do make our swims and aquathons even better!

Lots of people entering this evening for next Saturday morning's swim, junior swim and aquathlon! So, you may as well join them!

Link below:

https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/the-washed-up-sunriser

The Washed Up Sunriser Organisers of fun, safe, and open to all outdoor swimming events local to the Southampton area to enable swimmers to access our waterways and gain confidence to go further afield.

We have tested the Hamble it rated very high on the "oh it's lovely"ometer. Very nice and warm!

Our next swim is on Satruday 9th first thing in the morning with an aquathlon, junior swim and adult swim! Get signed up !

https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/the-washed-up-sunriser

WashedUp Swap Shop!
- We have one Selkie Henley swim for this sunday at 4am. Lots of WashedUpers going as well !
- We also have 3 Pier to Pier entries for Sunday 10th July at 10am.

Get in touch if any interest and we can put you in touch with the various people!

have a great weekend everyone and for those up at Henley at 4am... see you there!
Stefan

Mike Jarvie went down to the river yesterday morning to check the water levels etc (as the same conditions as on the 9th) and well, the river looks glorious!
Hopefully see you all at our sunriser swim!

https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/the-washed-up-sunriser

Paddleboarding this morning on the Hamble before work and saw these staring at us! No reason for posting but who doesn’t need some cute geese first thing in the morning!
Have a great day!!!

It’s Sunday evening which means it’s time to book your next swim or aquathlon! You know what to do!

https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/the-washed-up-sunriser

Someone way wiser than me has told me that if we get more reviews on our page it helps on searches and stuff, sooo, could we please ask you to leave a review on the page (ideally with a lot of stars) to help us push up the ratings. Pretty please and many thanks in advance!
(Screenshot below of the bit to go to)

After our event last Friday, we look forward to our next event on Saturday 9th July first thing in the morning - our SunRiser!
Hope to see you there!

https://www.washedupevents.co.uk/our-events/the-washed-up-sunriser