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
1 week ago
We are pleased to announce the 2027 DOVER SWIM CAMP.Saturday 5th to Friday 11th June 2027.Includes the CS&PF solo swim assessment of 6 hours and the NEW CSA solo swim assessment of 8 hours ( subject to weather and water temperature). We will also include the CS&PF and CSA relay assessments.Spaces are limited to 14Interested? Please email th**************@***il.com for an application.#longdistanceswimming #channelswimming#enduranceswimming#channelswim
1 week ago
MENORCA WEEK 24th to 10th April 2027Due to a cancellation we have 1 female vacancy.Opportunity to complete your 6 hr CSPF solo assessment or your 8 hr CSA solo assessment.Contact the kings sw******@***il.com
1 week ago
MENORCA WEEK 2Due to a cancellation I have a space for 1 female 4th to 10th April 2027If you are inserted please email th**************@***il.com 🐬 🌞 🏊🏼♀️
1 week ago
I would just like to confirm that all future Kings Swimmers Dover and Menorca camps are including both the CS&PF 6 hour solo assessment swim and the CSA 8 hour solo qualification, subject to the weather and water temperature.
3 weeks ago
Only 3 spaces left for Week 1 Menorca Swim camp.28.03.27 to 03.04.27Weeks 2 and 3 are SOLD OUT.Email th**************@***il.com for an application form.#channelswimming#channelswim#enduranceswimming#longdistanceswimming
2 months ago
Booking is now open for Menorca 2027.Week 1 28.03.27 - 03.04.27Week 2 04.04.27 - 10.04.27Week 3 11.04.27 - 17.04.27Each week is restricted to 12 swimmers per week, includes up to 26 hrs of swimming, seminars, stroke analysis with the view to obtaining the CS&PF Channel Swim Assessment and the CSA Channel Swim qualifier for both solos and relays.Don't delay apply today, applicants on a strictly first come first served basis, application completed and deposit is required to secure your slot.www.thekingsswimmers.co.uk
2 months ago
We have a few places left for our October swim camp.Saturday 10th to Friday 16th October 2026, 26 hrs of swimming.If you are interested please email th**************@***il.com for further details.Ideal to get your swim assessments / qualifiers for the 2027 season (dependant on water temperature).Attendance for the whole week is required.
5 months ago
LATEST DATES FOR TRAINING I am taking bookings for the following dates, places are limited to 12 swimmers due to us providing coaches and safety cover.Saturday 23rd May 0900 to 1500 Dover Darling’sSaturday 13th June 0900 to 1500 location to be confirmedSunday 14th June. 0900 to 1500 Dover Darling’sSaturday 20th June 0900 to 1500 Dover Sunday 21st June 0900 to 1500 Dover. Saturday 18th July 0900 to 1600 Dover. Sunday 19th July 0900 to 1500 Dover. Saturday 25th July 0900 to 1600 Dover. Sunday 26th July 0900 to 1500 Dover. 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.Please email th**************@***il.com to book your slot, first come first served basis.Thank you.www.thekingsswimmers.co.uk#enduranceswimming#englishchannel#channeltraining
5 months ago
SATURDAY 16TH MAY 20260845 DOVER HARBOURI 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.If you are interested please email th**************@***il.comCLOSING DATE IS WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY, which allows me to get suitable cover / help in place.
6 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. 🏊♀️ 🏊♂️ 🇪🇸
7 months ago
I have a cancellation due to illness for week 1 on our Menorca Camp.29th March to 4th April 2026If you are interested please email th**************@***il.com for further details.
8 months ago
DOVER SWIM CAMP JUNE 2026BREAKING NEWS - ITS SOLD OUT.We are still offering individual or team daily swimming throughout the year.Contact th**************@***il.com