Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre

Our 2024 swim season will open on the 4th May

Unlimited Swim Only memberships, £32 per month or £150 for the whole season. Sign-up on our website.
DSWC All Activity members can swim for half price, just buy 10 swim credits on the dswc.org website.


Please Note:
All swimmers must wear a coloured swim hat for the duration of their time in the water. (No Black/Gray hats please!)
Tow Floats are mandatory for under 16's but advised for everyone, especially if you are new to Open Water Swimming.
Wetsuits are mandatory when the water is below 14 degrees.
Pre-booking is required.

Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre (DSWC), Canary Wharf: DSWC have nearly 30 years experience of running watersports events, courses and recreational sessions. The venue is managed by full-time staff and boasts sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and dragon boat racing, amongst its other sports when open water swimming isn't taking place.
DSWC is located 5-7 minutes walk from Crossharbour DLR and just 12-15 minutes walk from Canary Wharf underground station. Travel between Bank DLR station and Millwall Dock in just 20 minutes!

An open water swim session with us costs £8 per visit.
Save £10 by purchasing ten swim credits for £70.

The following facilities are available:
** Changing room and hot showers.
** 500 metres swimming course
** Safety staff on and around the water
** Free on-site parking

All swimmers must wear their NOWCA Safety Wristband every time they swim.
It's your personal profile on your wrist, you use it to scan yourself in to and out of the water.
As operators, we will know who and how many swimmers are in the water, at any time. This is important for managing your swim safety.
For you as a swimmer, wearing your NOWCA Safety Wristband will speed your entry into the water plus record your swim time and distance, just like wearing a chip at a triathlon.