IISA Member Bio

IISA Member Bio

IISA ID:  4110
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Cate Read
England
DERBYSHIRE
England
Great Britain
Country Association
Great Britain
Gender: Female
Age: 53
Ice Miles: 0
About Cate Read
Although I have only just come to the IISA family, I\'ve always been drawn to water of varying temperatures. I spent most of my youth ploughing a furrow in local swimming pools as a competitive swimmer, and I was always the first one to plunge into the freezing Loch in the rain on those childhood holidays in Scotland. Approaching the age of 40 I found myself back in the water training for Masters events and soon after I took to the open water during an initial foray into triathlon . After that, I\'ve never looked back!

I\'ve competed in open water events across the country and I\'ve travelled worldwide to participate in Long and Middle-Distance triathlon events, even managing to sneak into the GB Age Group team. I\'ve completed long swims in some of Britain most beautiful locations, including Ullswater, Windemere, Coniston, Bala and Loch Lomond, and I\'ve crossed the English channel as part of a relay team. I have also also spent a lot of time swimming along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset and have guided swimmers on the iconic swim from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door.

Although I\'ve never really competed in the ice until 2023, I have enjoyed year round swimming for many years. This year I competed in the GB Championships, and also the Scottish Winter swimming championships and had so much fun.

I\'m an experienced swim teacher and ASA swim coach, as well as a dedicated open water coach, and I work for a swim expedition company, coaching and guiding swimmers in the rather warmer waters of the Ionian sea during the summer. I\'m excited to be part of the new IISA committees, and can\'t wait to get started.

Qualifying Swims

IISA Qualifying Swims & IISA Event Swims > 5.0°C
  Swim
Date		 Swim
Location		 Event Name Swim
Distance		 Stroke Status Water
Temp		 Wind
Chill		 Swim
Time		 Altitude
(m)		 Observer    
1 12 Feb 2023 Sandford Lido IISA GB 2023... 250m Crawl Accepted 5.47°C 10.60°C 03:39.78 0m Kate Steels PDF Icon view     

Other Swims

Solo
  Swim
Date		 Location
(Description)		 Time
Taken		 Swim
Distance		 Avg Dist.
Per Day		 Water
Temp		 Wind
Chill		 Observer /
Witness		 Awards  
1 24 Feb 2023 Taymouth Marina
(Scottish Winter Swimming...)		 07:18 450 m - 5°C [hi]
4.7°C [lo]		 0°C Leon Fryer view
2 25 Feb 2023 Taymouth Marina
(Scottish Winter Swimming...)		 00:36 50 m - 5°C [hi]
4.7°C [lo]		 0°C Leon Fryer view

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