The current child policy for Love Open Water venues is as follows:

• Child must be 8 years & over to swim at The Haven, Nottingham, Milton Keynes and Dinton Pastures Country Park & Mansfield
• Child must be 10 years and over to swim at London Royal Docks, Leeds Dock & Canary Wharf
• Water temperature must be over 14 degrees
• Each child must be a registered NOWCA member – there is an option to add children to an adult account once created
• Have experience in open water/competent swimmer
• Swim with experienced ows adult also registered with NOWCA
• Wear a tow float
• Adult & child must swim together

** Once a child turns 16, they are considered an ‘adult’ in terms of swimming at Love Open Water venues.  All members should be competent swimmers.  Ultimate discretion is with our Venue Managers as to the competency of members and whether they can swim unassisted.