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Cambridge Slow Swim and Picnic
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Cambridge Slow Swim and Picnic is a 2.5 km slow swimming event held on 7 July 2019 from Grantchester to Sheep's Green in Cambridge, UK.
Slow Swimming[edit]
Slow Swimming promotes open water swimming for the pure pleasure of experiencing the nature and the open body of water.
Waves[edit]
- Wave One: Seriously Need More Cake (known as Serious) for swimmers who race.
- Wave Two: Relaxed 'cause we know where the cake is hidden (known as Relaxed) for swimmers who hold a steady pace without a rush.
- Wave Three: Enjoying the Journey (known as Enjoying it) for swimmers who scull along, maybe with a bit of paddling, smiling and chatting.
- Wave Four: Pooh Sticks for people who want to enjoy the scenery and float along using floaty things and stick out the occasional hand or foot to paddle.
Slow Swimming Events[edit]
- Bradford-on-Avon Slow Swim and Picnic on 15 June 2019
- Cambridge Slow Swim and Picnic on 7 July 2019
- Dedham Vale Mill 2 Mill Swim and Picnic on 11 August 2019
