Full Moon Swim in the Lizard

2023 saw us take on a new swim. A night time, full moon swim. We picked Trevassack Lake, as it has high walls for shelter, great facilities and uninterrupted views of the moon and stars.

We offered 2 groups, at 6.30 and 7.30pm. The 6.30pm group had far more ambient light and witnessed the moon rising over the far cliffs and into the night sky. The later group experienced ‘proper’ dark and the moon and stars high in the sky.

The forecast was quite harsh, with 35kmph winds, with the odd wind gust. We picked the lake as it offers great protection from the wind and it delivered. We made slight adjustments to our original plan and used the west side of the lake and cliffs as protection from the wind. The swimmers experienced little to no chop at all. The water was also 15.5 degrees. It was warmer in the water than out!

Both groups then popped over to the onsite cafe and had a hot vegetable stew and hot drink (the water safety team opted for the hot chocolate!).

We had great feedback from the groups and will look to create a bigger and better event for next year.

*What the video doesn’t show is how stunning the moon looked. Rising on the east side (to the left).

Full Moon Swim

It’s 2023 and we’re currently gearing up for our first full moon swim. We’ve picked a stunning lake on the Lizard Peninsula, for a number of reasons.

• consistent conditions. We’ve swum in the lake in 60-70kmph winds, with minimal impact on the water conditions.

• Delightful nearby cafe, changing and toilet facilities.

• Contained area, easy to plan water safety and monitor swimmers.

• The Lizard is renowned for stargazing…with minimal local light pollution.

We’re offering two swimming groups, limited to 24 swimmers. Swimming will then be followed by a hot meal and drink, in the cafe…and a good old social.

Sea Swim Cornwall have been trying to set up a night swim / full moon swim for a number of years and have been unsuccessful…for various reasons. So we’re really excited to get this off the ground!