We're still collecting donations
On the 3rd June 2020 we'd raised £11,575 with 255 supporters in 56 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Support Love Open Water Venues During Closure
by Love open water in London, England, United Kingdom
Total raised £11,615
raised so far257
supportersThe global COVID-19 pandemic has created a very uncertain landscape for millions of British small businesses, including Love Open Water.
by Love open water in London, England, United Kingdom
As a seasonal outdoor swimming enterprise Love Open Water sites are reliant on swimmer membership and attendance. Our business is active for a 6 month period of each year with profits needed to sustain the company for the full 12 months. This is why even one month of inactivity can be massively damaging.
The current coronavirus crisis means our venues are closed when we would ordinarily be flying into our main season along with launching two new venues and events for 2020. With no swim sessions available and memberships lapsing, we are losing income that is vital to maintaining the company.
We need your help to keep afloat during this storm. Renewing your £12 annual membership on time or purchasing your membership early if you are a new member will help, but if you have the means please consider donating more.
We're offering a range of rewards in return for your support; raffle give-aways, stacks of coaching credits, private hire for you and your swim tribe or if you're a business with a product to sell the option to advertise at our London Royal Docks pontoon.
The finances raised through membership and crowdfunding will go towards keeping Love Open Water going during the down time and helping us to support NOWCA partner venues around the UK that are also having to close during this time.
Help us to continue to support the outdoor swimming community both locally at swimmer level and nationally with our brother and sister lakes.
We ask project owners to honour their rewards wherever possible but please note that all pledges are donations and there is no guarantee that you will receive any rewards from the project owner. Please see Crowdfunder's Terms of Use for more information regarding rewards for pledges.
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£70 or more
10 Swim Credits for London Royal Docks
Get your swim credits early ready for re-opening. Skip the queues on site and jump straight in! (RRP£80) *User must have a NOWCA profile*
£4 or more
£4 Raffle Ticket - Aquasphere Goggles
Feeling lucky? Grab a ticket to win a pair of Aquasphere mask type goggles! (RRP£28) *Collect from venue*
£6 or more
£6 Raffle Ticket - KitBrix Bag
Feeling lucky? Grab a ticket to win a KitBrix bag! (RRP£60) *Collect from venue*
£10 or more
General Donation to Love Open Water
Spare us a tenner to help a business you love get through whatever COVID-19 sends our way.
£12 or more
£12 Raffle Ticket - XK Dry Robe (Long Sleeve)
Feeling lucky? Grab a ticket to win a XK Dry Robe with long sleeves and super soft lining! (RRP£135) *Collect from venue*
£16 or more
LOW Swim Credit plus Cap
A brightly coloured NOWCA cap and a swim credit for your account, ready for your return to the water. *User must have a NOWCA profile and collect cap on site*
£24 or more
LOW 2 x Swim Credits plus Cap
A brightly coloured NOWCA cap and two swim credits added to your account, ready for your return to the water. *User must have a NOWCA profile and collect cap on site*
£35 or more
Cap and Goggles Bundle
Key kit for open water swimming, a bright NOWCA cap and pair of Aquasphere Mask Style Goggles. *Collect from venue*
£44 or more
30min Private Swim for Two at LRD
Perhaps a sunrise dip takes your fancy? A romantic treat for a loved one or a quality catchup with a friend. Your private swim will be scheduled outside of normal operating hours at London Royal Docks and includes lifeguard and free wetsuit hire. *All users must have a NOWCA profile*
£68 or more
30min Private Swim for Two at LRD with Pizza & Pop
Perhaps a sunrise dip takes your fancy? A romantic treat for a loved one or a quality catchup with a friend. Your private swim will be scheduled outside of normal operating hours at London Royal Docks and includes lifeguard and free wetsuit hire. *All users must have a NOWCA profile*
£75 or more
1-2-1 Coaching Session
A chance to get an hour in the water with one of our experienced STA qualified coaches. *All users must have a NOWCA profile*
£110 or more
1-2-1 Coaching Session Plus Cap & Goggles
A chance to get an hour in the water with one of our experienced STA qualified coaches as well as key kit for open water swimming, a bright NOWCA cap and pair of Aquasphere Mask Style Goggles. *All users must have a NOWCA profile and collect items from venue*
£115 or more
1hr Private Swim for Four at LRD
What better way to celebrate lockdown freedom than with a special swim with your tribe. Your private swim will be scheduled outside of normal operating hours at London Royal Docks with lifeguard and free wetsuit hire. *All users must have a NOWCA profile*
£130 or more
2-2-1 Coaching Session
A chance for you and a friend to get an hour in the water with one of our experienced STA qualified coaches. *All users must have a NOWCA profile*
£150 or more
1hr Private Swim for Four at LRD with Pizza & Pop
What better way to celebrate lockdown freedom than with a special swim with your tribe... and pizza and pop! Your private swim will be scheduled outside of normal operating hours at London Royal Docks with lifeguard and free wetsuit hire. *All users must have a NOWCA profile*
£200 or more
2-2-1 Coaching Session Plus Cap & Goggles
A chance for you and a friend to get an hour in the water with one of our experienced STA qualified coaches as well as key kit for each of you for open water swimming, a bright NOWCA cap and pair of Aquasphere Mask Style Goggles. *All users must have a NOWCA profile and collect items from venue*
£390 or more
Six 1-2-1 Coaching Sessions
A stack of six coaching sessions for those with goals to smash, whether it be stroke improvement or an event on the horizon. *All users must have a NOWCA profile*
£500 or more
A Half Day At The Docks
Private hire of the London Royal Docks swim pontoon and 400m course from either 8:00-12:00 or 12:00-16:00 on a weekday (Mon-Fri) for you and up to 15 guests. Includes Lifeguard cover and free wetsuit hire. *All users must have a NOWCA profile*
£702 or more
Six 2-2-1 Coaching Sessions
Six coaching sessions for two people, perfect for those training for their next big event with a friend! *All users must have a NOWCA profile*
£1,000 or more
A Day At The Docks
Private hire of the London Royal Docks swim pontoon and 400m course from 8:00-16:00 on a weekday (Mon-Fri) for you and up to 15 guests. Includes Lifeguard cover and free wetsuit hire.*All users must have a NOWCA profile*
£4,000 or more
Branding the London Royal Docks Pontoon for 1 year
As well as being attended by over 12,000 swimmers per year, our pontoon community hub is also visible to all the tourist traffic generated by the Emirates sky cars, Excel Exhibition Centre and local bars and restaurants. Why take out a billboard when you can advertise on a massive container unit full of swimmers and triathletes smack bang in the docks for a year?