We have partnered with NOWCA to bring you the safest swimming and venue experience across the East Coast. NOWCA (National Open Water Coaching Association) is the UK’s leading safety network for open water swimming, supporting over 40 nationwide venues including lakes, rivers, and coastal locations.
Benefits of PEAK/NOWCA Membership
Annual Membership for PEAK/NOWCA: As of 2026, membership costs ONLY £20.00 per year.
ACTiO App: All bookings, memberships, and swim stats are managed through the ACTiO app, which is available on mobile or desktop.
Safety Wristband: Members receive a wearable RFID wristband. This band is scanned to “tap in” and “tap out,” allowing venue staff to track who is in the water and access emergency medical info if needed. Swimmers must ensure that all details are completed prior to swimming at any venue to comply with all insurance requirements.
Key Features in partnership with PEAK
- Safety Standards: NOWCA provides professional training and safety systems to affiliated venues to ensure consistency and optimum levels of safety.
- NOWCA Wild: A specialised app for wild swimmers that includes safety and alert options for locations outside the official venue network – separate from ACTIO.
- Education: Offers various online and in-person courses, including Cold Water Induction and RLSS Open Water Lifeguarding.
Events & Challenges:
- Lowestoft Pier 2 Pier Swim: Sunday August 23rd, 2026
- NOWCA Swim: Free timed 400m swim events held during summer months.
- Sub10 Club: A winter swimming program (April–September) for those swimming in temperatures below 10°C.
Finding a venue
Peak Open Water Sports operates in a variety of venues. For 2026, you can swim with us at the following venues:
As a NOWCA member, you can access all of the venues operated by Peak Open Water Sports as well as other affiliated locations like the London Royal Docks, Luxborough Lake, or Frisby Lakes via the official NOWCA venue directory. So, if you are on holiday and fancy a safe open water swim somewhere new, then check it out!