If you are joining a Watersport club for the first time, whether as a Fresher or as a new member in the 2nd or 3rd year, you will need to carry out a swim test.  Without passing your swim test you will not be allowed to take part in any water based activities so it is essential for you to carry this out. YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR SWIM TESTS AT THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE

The Test
The Swim Test involves a non stop 100m swim with three minutes treading water and will take place in a 50m pool that is two metres deep. 

If at any point you stop or rest during the swim or treading water you will have to stop and leave the pool. Arrangements will then be made for you to have a re-take.

Clothing to be worn during the test is shorts and t-shirts.

The clubs that a Swim Test applies to are:
Canoe
Kite and Windsurf
Rowing
Sailing
Surf
Wakeboard

If you are a re-joining member of one of these clubs and have already carried out a swim test you will not have to re-take the test.