Channel Swimming training in Dover
The King of both the English and North Channels invites you to train at Dover under the direction of some of the world’s most experienced open water endurance swimmers.
Dover Swim Camp 1
Saturday 7th to Friday 13th June 2025
Dover Swim Camp 2
Saturday 11th October to Friday 17th October 2025.
Solo
We can train you, our team has swum the English Channel over 40 times.
Qualifying Swim
Achieve your Solo (Six hours) or Relay (Two hours) qualifying swims in Dover.
Relay team
Swimming in a relay is a different experience with its own challenges, believe us we know.
Dover Swim training all year around
Individual training in Dover which has proved highly successful in terms of our swimmers getting across the Channel.
Dover Swim Camp
Three one week Camps, two in June and one in October- Up to 26 hours of swimming, that’s what you call a Long Distance Open Water Swim Training Camp. Perfect training for swimming the Channel.
Video
Videoing and stroke correction will be given as necessary
feeds
CNP or black tea and fructose feeds will be provided.
Vaseline
Rubber gloves and Vaseline provided if required.
Training notes
2 weeks ago
LATEST DATES FOR TRAINING ![]()
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I am taking bookings for the following dates, places are limited to 12 swimmers due to us providing coaches and safety cover.![]()
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Saturday 23rd May 0900 to 1500 Dover Darling’s![]()
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Saturday 13th June 0900 to 1500 location to be confirmed![]()
Sunday 14th June. 0900 to 1500 Dover Darling’s![]()
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Saturday 20th June 0900 to 1500 Dover ![]()
Sunday 21st June 0900 to 1500 Dover. ![]()
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Saturday 18th July 0900 to 1600 Dover. ![]()
Sunday 19th July 0900 to 1500 Dover. ![]()
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Saturday 25th July 0900 to 1600 Dover. ![]()
Sunday 26th July 0900 to 1500 Dover. ![]()
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All swimmers to start at 0900 as we cannot provide a drop in service due to briefings and safety.![]()
We provide feeds, safety, hot drink after the swim. Hourly rate applies.![]()
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Please email th**************@***il.com to book your slot, first come first served basis.![]()
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Thank you.![]()
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www.thekingsswimmers.co.uk![]()
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#channeltraining
3 weeks ago
SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2026![]()
0845 DOVER HARBOUR![]()
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I have 6 places left for swimming next Saturday for those of you who are training for swims this year.![]()
The swim for this session is up to 6 hrs.![]()
Feeds included.![]()
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If you are interested please email th**************@***il.com![]()
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CLOSING DATE IS WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY, which allows me to get suitable cover / help in place.
2 months ago
Week 2 complete here in Menorca, and what a brilliant group effort it’s been. Every swimmer has pushed on, supported each other, and kept the energy high.![]()
Onward now to our final week of the 2026 camp — let’s make it our best one yet. 🏊♀️ 🏊♂️ 🇪🇸
3 months ago
I have a cancellation due to illness for week 1 on our Menorca Camp.![]()
29th March to 4th April 2026![]()
If you are interested please email th**************@***il.com for further details.
3 months ago
DOVER SWIM CAMP JUNE 2026![]()
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BREAKING NEWS - ITS SOLD OUT.![]()
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We are still offering individual or team daily swimming throughout the year.![]()
Contact th**************@***il.com
3 months ago
4 Places remain for our conference on Saturday 21st February 2026 in Dover. Medicals are also available with Dr Mig Arbide for those attending.![]()
If you wish to book a place please email th**************@***il.com![]()
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#channelrelays
4 months ago
Happy Birthday to Kevin Murphy, my business partner, awesome swimmer and coach to so many. Today is the day to display the photo from the Channel swimming section on the walls of the Dover underpass that depicts the most famous of swimmers.![]()
Enjoy your day. x
6 months ago
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Please find the details of Irene’s funeral, a very special person, friend and supporter of the King’s Swimmers when we started out. Thank you for your support, friendship and sense of humour. ![]()
You are missed by us all.
Tribute to Irene Sarah Wakeham , 1946 - 2025
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Dedicated to the memory of Irene Wakeham6 months ago
21st February 2026![]()
Conference / Seminars £55![]()
Limited Places for Medicals £80![]()
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We will be hosting the above event at the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club, Dover (behind swimmer’s beach) following last year’s successful conference.![]()
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There is a room for seminars and a separate room offering privacy for medicals which will be carried out by Dr Mig Arbide.![]()
Medicals are for those attending the conference.![]()
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The day will equip you with the information you will need to fulfil your dream of swimming the Channel, Lake or other swim as a soloist or relay.![]()
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There will be several experienced Channel swimmers and 2 Pilots from the CS&PF ![]()
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Email th**************@***il.com to obtain a booking form to reserve your place and book your medical if required.
6 months ago
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Only 4 places left on week 1 Menorca, Weeks 2 and 3 are sold out.![]()
contact th**************@***il.com for an application form 😀
7 months ago
The end of a fantastic weeks swim camp, water of 15 degrees and all 6 hr swim assessments and qualifications achieved.![]()
Thank you to all the coaches and swimmers for making it so good.
8 months ago
Weeks 2 and 3 for Menorca 2026 are sold out. Few places left on week 1