Some of our venues are open all year round, this means cold water lovers can continue to swim throughout Winter. In line with our priority for safety first, we need to ensure you are are prepared for swimming in the colder months of the year. All swimmers need to be aware of the risks of cold water swimming and be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to swim as safely as possible.
- Once the water temperature drops below 15°C at any time during the year.
- Mandatory between 1 November until 31 March annually (regardless of water temperature, swim ability or experience)
Cold Water Inductions we accept include:
- NOWCA’s Online Cold Water Induction – NOWCA members get 70% off from NOWCA Perks!
- Our Onsite Cold Water Induction (if available at your Love Open Water venue) – check and book on ACTiO
- Our video inductions are no longer offered.
This is NOT required every year. You only need to complete the induction once and have your NOWCA profile updated to show you have completed your cold water induction.
How do I sign up to the NOWCA Cold Water Induction course?
The NOWCA Cold Water Induction online course is available online and members can get 70% off NOWCA Education at NOWCA Perks. To claim your discounted Cold Water Induction course:
- Follow the link to NOWCA Perks and find NOWCA Education.
- Take note of the discount code – then click on the offer.
- You will then be directed to the NOWCA external teaching platform.
- Set up a Teachable Profile with email and password and then log in (you must set up a new account if you don’t have one – you cannot sign in with your NOWCA profile)
- Click All Courses
- Choose Cold Water Induction (price listed at £16.75)
- Click Sign Up
- YOU MUST ADD THE COUPON CODE BEFORE YOU MAKE PAYMENT (click on the Coupon Code button underneath the image at the top of the page)
- Pay your discounted fee (£5.02)
What if I have already done a cold water induction? Do I have to do it again?
You are only required to complete the Cold Water Induction one time.
If you have previously completed the NOWCA Cold Water Induction online course OR the Cold Water Induction at a Love Open Water venue or online OR have participated in the Sub10 Club, you can simply show one of the following evidence for our staff to verify at your session registration:
- Certificate of completion of the NOWCA Teachable Online Cold Water Induction (Click for instructions on how to download). A screenshot is sufficient.
- Proof of participation in the Sub10 Club at a Love Open Water venue (an email from NOWCA showing your swim with the water temperature will suffice)
- Proof of participation at an onsite or video Cold Water Induction with Love Open Water (go to ACTiO > Account Settings > Activities)
Your profile will then be updated to show you have completed your Cold Water Induction.
We recommend you test your knowledge using the NOWCA Cold Water Swimming quiz and determine whether you need to refresh your cold water skills – choose from the Master Quiz and Mini Quiz.
