The Great London Swim is a one-mile open-water swim taking place in the Royal Victoria Dock in the London Docklands, giving you a great opportunity to swim in this rejuvenated area of the Thames as 5,000 participants did in 2011.

Safe in the knowledge that expert kayakers and safety boats are with you every stroke of the way, whether you're new to outdoor swimming or highly experienced, please join us at what promises to be another fabulous swim challenge.

Here's how you can take part in 2012:

1) online entries are now open so please book your place then let us know and we'll ask you to please raise whatever you can for us!

You can also select 'CysticFibrosis Trust' when you enter, that way the event organisers will let us know you've signed up.

2) we have a small number of Charity Places available in return for your pledge to raise at least £150 for us.

Just hit Need more info? below if you have a place or need one of ours.

NB the minimum age to take part in the swim is 16.

Here's lots of helpful tips to make sure you have the most exhilarating experience being part of the Great London Swim.

In spring 2012 we aim to head into a multi-dose clinical trial to replace the faulty gene that causes CF with a healthy copy. This trial will last for at least one year. We are leading the world with this ground-breaking research that has the potential to prevent the development of the lung damage that causes 90% of deaths from Cystic Fibrosis.

Joining Team CF in the Greats Swims will help us to ensure this vital research can go ahead.

We hope to welcome you to our team very soon!

Other websites you may find helpful:
Virgin Money Giving to set up your personalised online sponsorship page
www.greatswim.org
JustGiving