Frequently Asked Questions
Q Do you have to be a club member to swim the Tay under the auspices of the club?
A All swimmers must be members of a club that is affiliated to Scottish Swimming for insurance purposes. However, some of our swims are restricted to YeAABA club members only.
Q Do I have to provide my own boat?
A If you can. The club have limited number of boats and engines so entries will be taken on a first come first served basis. There is a cost reduction for swim entry if you can supply your own boat and lifesaver. Note that your boat must have adequate insurance cover. Both boatman and livesaver should also be registered with SASA.
Q Can I wear a wet suit?
A No, generally wet suits are not permitted under club rules. One costume / Trunks / two caps and goggles. The exception to this is the Discovery Mile event, where wetsuits are permitted.
Q Where can I find SASA Open Water rules?
A Please find the SASA rules and how they differ from FINA rules by clicking here
Q What is the swimming distance from Tayport to Broughty Ferry?
A All swim distances can be found on the entry form and calendar on the website. From Tayport to Broughty Ferry is 1 Mile.
Q Where do you train and how often?
A We train at Broughty Ferry Harbour / Beach Crescent from April to September. Training times are also on the website. There are No training on days when Championships are being held. We also train indoors during school term times, on a Friday Evening, at St John's High School Dundee.
Q What is the cost of joining the club?
A Details are on the membership section of the website.
Q I do not live in the UK, can I swim in your championship events.
A Yes you can enter our “open” events, provided you are a member of a club in your own country which is affilated to your countries national swimming body.
Q Can I come along on the day and just join in any Championship event
A Swim dates are finalised after we receive national body ratification of our proposed dates, usually around the end of January. Swim entries open usually around three months before the swim and close one month before the swim. Entries on the date of the championship are not permitted,
Q If I arrange my own swim across the river with out the support of the club what do I have to do?
A It is not advisable and you would do so at your own risk. The Harbour Master / Port Authority need to be consulted so that a Notice to Shipping can be issued prior to any attempt of swimming across the shipping lanes.