Open water swim group starts in Oban
An outdoor swimming group is starting up in Oban this weekend.
The Oban Seals, organised by Stacey McGowan Holloway, is a new group for like-minded people to come and enjoy sea and loch swimming.
Stacey describes the group as ‘an open and welcoming group for swimmers of all abilities’.
The first meeting of the group will take place this Saturday at 8.45am. All swimmers are being asked to gather at Ganavan car park for a welcome meeting before braving the water.
The group will operate under the Outdoor Swimming Society swim responsibility statement, meaning that those wishing to take part will be doing so at their own risk.
The Oban Seals Facebook group, which was set up five days ago, has already reached more than 50 members.
Stacey pointed out that cold-water swimming had regularly been in the media lately, with people acclaiming the health benefits it can have.
Stacey and her husband Max are keen outdoor swimmers. She said: ‘On moving to Oban, finding a new swimming group was high up on our priority list.’
They began an unofficial swim club after meeting other like-minded people in the Oban area. She added: ‘Soon we were swimming several times a week and as the group grew it became clear we needed a regular meeting time and place.’
So whether it is keeping fit or trying something new, why not give it a go this weekend?