The Selkie Henley Classic swim is a River Thames swimming event and has several wave options to choose from.
Swimming on the Henley Regatta course is a privilege and we are very grateful for the support we receive. In return we have to be clear of the river by 0630 so it is important that you select the correct wave based on your anticipated swim time.
Please remember that it is an upstream swim so be realistic with your time and err on the side of caution.
WAVE 1 (Juniors and Schools)
Juniors (age 14-17 on 25th June 2023) and School swimmers will automatically be put in this wave
Junior swimmers will be set off slightly in advance of the sporting wave.
WAVE 2 (Sporting)
Select this wave if you wish to swim at leisure or alongside friends.
WAVE 3
Select this wave if you comfortably average between 2 mins 15 secs and 2 mins 30 secs per 100m during a distance swim.
WAVE 4
Select this wave if you comfortably average between 2 mins and 2 mins 15 secs per 100m during a distance swim.
WAVE 5
Select this wave if you comfortably average between 1 min 45 secs and 2 mins per 100m during a distance swim.
WAVE 6 (Performance)
Select this wave if you wish to race hard (likely to be in the top 100 swimmers) and average below 1min 45 secs per 100m during a distance swim.
Teams – There is one team competition. A team can be made up of any combination of male or female swimmers and any number. The four fastest times will qualify for the competition. Create or join a team during the entry process.