H2Open Christmas Quiz - win a Booicore changing robe

Published: Wed, 12/23/15

   
It's that time of year where we wish you all the best for Christmas, urge you to set some exciting swimming-related New Year's resolutions and to have a go at our Christmas quiz. It's just meant to be a bit of fun but this year there's an added incentive to have a go: a chance to win a changing robe from Booicore worth £33.99. 

To enter, just reply to this email with your answers before 29 December and we'll select a winner at random from the top scoring responses. You should be able to find most of the answers in our 2015 issues or on our website.

Good luck
Simon Griffiths
Founder & publisher, H2Open Magazine

p.s. we'll send out our answers on 30 December

p.p.s if you're looking for a festive dip, check out our suggestions below

>> The H2Open 2015 Christmas Quiz

1. Who are the current men’s and women’s FINA Grand Prix Open Water world champions?

2. Which British athlete has already qualified for the marathon swim in the Brazil Olympics?

3. How many people swim outside for 30 minutes at least four times every four weeks (according to the latest Active People Survey)?

4. How many times did Chloë McCardel swim across the English Channel in 2015?

5. What was the longest event on the BLDSA calendar in 2015, and what will it be in 2016 (Location and distance)?

6. Where will the 2016 Winter Swimming World Championships take place?

7. Michael Ventre plans to be the first person to swim from where to where (a distance of 3,800 miles)?

8. Which marathon swimmer used his time on the podium to propose to his girlfriend by holding up a handwritten note?

9. The Old Men and the Sea team set a new record for the oldest relay team to cross the Catalina Channel. What was the combined age of the six swimmers?

10. What should you not do before taking part in a festive dip?  

>> Win a Booicore changing robe worth £33.99
Remember to reply to this email by Tuesday 29 December 2015 with your answers for a chance to win one of these Booicore changing robes.

Designed for people who have to get changed outside, the Booicore changing robe is best described as a giant hoodie that is big enough to hang down past your knees with large arm holes to easily get your arms in and out of.
>> Need a last minute Christmas present?
While it is now too late to order a printed copy of H2Open Magazine in time for Christmas Day you can still get a digital subscription - and there's 10% off if you buy before midnight on 24 December. Simply enter the code XMAS10 at the checkout. 

Our digital magazines are a full replica of the print edition and are available across multiple platforms. We now also have a mobile-phone friendly version.
Festive swims and winter swimming venues
 
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