The English Bay Swim Club is Vancouver's gay & lesbian Masters swim team. We are all-inclusive, welcoming gay and gay-friendly swimmers into the pool since 1982.

With more than 130 active members, we are among the largest clubs in British Columbia. Whether swimming for fitness or competition, we always have fun!

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EBSC invites you once again to join us at our annual Love to Swim meet on Sunday, February 10th 2008.

This will be a sanctioned short-course competition at the UBC Aquatic Centre in Vancouver.

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is to promote and support participation in swimming among lesbians and gay men and friends of our community, and to uphold the Masters philosophy of fun, friendship, and fitness for life in an environment that is positive, safe, and socially active.

Check-in desk

Arrive at least 20 minutes early to any of our workouts at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre and introduce yourself to one of the friendly faces at our check-in desk.

Bring a swim suit, goggles, towel, and 25 cents for a locker. Do not bring valuables to the pool.

You may be asked about your swimming ability and you will be required to sign our club's liability waiver as well as MSABC's liability waiver. You will speed things along greatly if you complete them in advance:
Download EBSC waiver (PDF)
Download MSABC waiver (PDF)
Our fees and how to pay.

Once on deck, one of our coaches will assist you in choosing an appropriate lane.

That's it, get wet!

Please note that we limit the number of swimmers at our workouts. While unusual, there are times where we cannot accommodate all swimmers. Membership may be subject to a waitlist.

You should be able to swim at least 1600 metres of freestyle in one hour, and have some ability in at least one other stroke. "Learn-to-swim" programs are available at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, and elsewhere.