Hi. I'm moving to Doha this October. I would like to join if you're still swimming on a regular basis.
I'm currently in Dubai. I swim daily at around 5:30 am at the Jumeira open beach. Been doing this for about 18 months (except when water is too cold) and I would like to continue once in Qatar. I swim about 1000 meters daily (measured via google earth).
I'm already used to jellyfish sting. I'm glad their season is over (bet. jul to aug).
Up till when can you swim before the water gets too cold?
those interested in doing an early morning swim to the island and back can join in this Friday morning at 6:30am... location: public beach in West Bay, south of Inter-Continental Hotel.
if you're moving to al khor better swim at resorts not just at the open areas, just be careful of jetskis, they're like land cruisers on water. if you'll be living in Al Khor Community much safe and better for you.
As I'm teaching, my mornings are usually pretty hectic with getting to school... however friday mornings are usually much easier and so are saturdays, as those are my days off... and the beaches are relatively quiet.
I am also able to swim in the afternoons or late evenings during the week... best times for me during the week (Sun - Thurs) would be around 4:00pm or after. If you can get there at any of those times, then let me know.
yep.... the beach there is ideal for open water swims.... and yes, there are some crazy jet-skiers with now regard for anyone's safety, but Most times that I've been there, it's been pretty clear and safe to go out!
friday mornings before Jum'aah have been the qietest so far.... but I do make it down there at least three times a week!
If I can get a group of about four or more swimmers together, then it will be great, as we will be more visible that way!
hello there im very much interested and into swimming sports, how are you by the way i reaaly would like to join you im from wakrah qatar, and i am free every Thursdays. I just dont have a car somaybe if we can meet, then it could be cool. so is the place safe for open water swimming?
I've been swimming at west bay beach... it's about a 600m swim to a small island, so you get an easy 1km swim there and back and about a 2.2km swim if you swim around the island and back.
I'm looking to find a group of people who would like to do the swim to the island on a regular basis.
Swmming in open waters is possible everywere here !!
Try Wakra beach, Fuwarait beach, Gharia Beach, Zekreet beach at dukhan, etc.... swim there for miles and miles and miles but becareful u dont reach the Bahrain, Saudi borders ....:)
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Hi. I'm moving to Doha this October. I would like to join if you're still swimming on a regular basis.
I'm currently in Dubai. I swim daily at around 5:30 am at the Jumeira open beach. Been doing this for about 18 months (except when water is too cold) and I would like to continue once in Qatar. I swim about 1000 meters daily (measured via google earth).
I'm already used to jellyfish sting. I'm glad their season is over (bet. jul to aug).
Up till when can you swim before the water gets too cold?
Cheers
Hi,
Qmotion is offering swimming lesson and lap swimming at Al Sadd sports club.
For info please call 4421790 for more info.
the place is too shallow for sharks to venture in...
it's the jelly fish that must be the cause of worry now :(
FYI, during low tide, one can even stand half submerged at the middle of the route... and that spot i had discovered from experience :)
Watch out for the sharks!!!!!
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Early morning Ocean Swim.....
Friday : 29th May 2009
Time : 6:00am
Location : West Bay Public Beach
Distance : A - 1200m B - 2500m
let me know if anyone is interested in joining in???
sounds lots of fun. I'll be sure to follow up on this thread when I arrive ...
i already did this last year... its fun!!
but now, i don't think i cant swim than long due to low endurance issues (lacking exercise lately).
but i can tag along if i take my snorkel gears with me.
Shall it be a GO??
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WOW!! That is what i love to know. Is it available on
swim as you come basis or do i need to join the club and register?
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Hi,
You can do lap swimming in Al Sad Sports Club (50m swimming pool) all weekdays from 6-7 pm.
Call 4426329 for more info about the club.
that's the mystery of swimming in the ocean.... not knowing what's really beneath you! LOL
Swim to the ISLAND ??
wont u find sharks or Sting Rays in the middle ??
just curious !!
those interested in doing an early morning swim to the island and back can join in this Friday morning at 6:30am... location: public beach in West Bay, south of Inter-Continental Hotel.
if you're moving to al khor better swim at resorts not just at the open areas, just be careful of jetskis, they're like land cruisers on water. if you'll be living in Al Khor Community much safe and better for you.
trip na kontraem badtripen ah!
As I'm teaching, my mornings are usually pretty hectic with getting to school... however friday mornings are usually much easier and so are saturdays, as those are my days off... and the beaches are relatively quiet.
I am also able to swim in the afternoons or late evenings during the week... best times for me during the week (Sun - Thurs) would be around 4:00pm or after. If you can get there at any of those times, then let me know.
im free thursday mornings
yep.... the beach there is ideal for open water swims.... and yes, there are some crazy jet-skiers with now regard for anyone's safety, but Most times that I've been there, it's been pretty clear and safe to go out!
friday mornings before Jum'aah have been the qietest so far.... but I do make it down there at least three times a week!
If I can get a group of about four or more swimmers together, then it will be great, as we will be more visible that way!
Just watch out for the d!ckheads on jetskis!
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just email me or ym so icould try to bring some buddies to........
hello there im very much interested and into swimming sports, how are you by the way i reaaly would like to join you im from wakrah qatar, and i am free every Thursdays. I just dont have a car somaybe if we can meet, then it could be cool. so is the place safe for open water swimming?
I've been swimming at west bay beach... it's about a 600m swim to a small island, so you get an easy 1km swim there and back and about a 2.2km swim if you swim around the island and back.
I'm looking to find a group of people who would like to do the swim to the island on a regular basis.
PM me if you are interested???
Swmming in open waters is possible everywere here !!
Try Wakra beach, Fuwarait beach, Gharia Beach, Zekreet beach at dukhan, etc.... swim there for miles and miles and miles but becareful u dont reach the Bahrain, Saudi borders ....:)