Entries for the

40th Lake Leschenaultia OWS

to be held on

 Sunday 8th November 2026

at Lake Leschenaultia, Chidlow

 

2026 registrations are now open.

 

2026 Lake Swim Link

 

 

Open Water Swim Rules – Lake Swim

On the second Sunday in November the Lake Swim, hosted by Maida Vale Masters, is held in the magnificent surroundings of Lake Leschenaultia in Chidlow and offers a 400m “Jump in the Lake” event, an 800m, a 1600m and a 3200m event.

>>click here to view a map showing how to get to the lake<<

Four distances (events) are on offer with a great opportunity to enter your first Open Water Swim or restart your OWS experiences with the 400m Jump in the Lake Swim.  A non-competitive event, open to all swimmers 8 years and over and, in calm water with no tides and ‘friendly’ wildlife.

Distance	Age	Event Start Time
400m, “Jump in the Lake” Swim	8 Years	9:30am
800m	10 Years	9:55am
1.6km	11 Years	10:00am
3.2km	12 Years	9:50am

If you’ve never done an open water swim this is

THE  Open Water Swim and a great opportunity to start.

 

But above all else, don’t forget it’s all about having a great day!

Have fun!!! See you at the Lake !!!!