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 either members or associate members of YeAABA for insurance purposes. However, two of our swims are restricted to YeAABA club members only. We have temporary membership which applies to our Open events only and a Charity membership if you are looking to do a 1 off swim to raise money for a charity.
Q Can I 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. Note that your boat and crew must have adequate insurance cover.
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 exceptions to this are the Discovery Mile and Harbour Relay event, where wetsuits are permitted.
Q Where can I find BLDSA Open Water rules?
A Please find the BLDSA championship 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, usually around the end of January. Swim entries open usually around 01 Mar and most swims close automatically one month before the swim. Closing Dates are listed on the swim entry page. 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.