Inspired by the swimming teams at the Gay Games in Vancouver in 1990, the club has gone from strength to strength, regularly competing at national and international competitions and expanding to include a synchronized swimming team as well as regularly competing in open water events. London swimmers train seven days a week with hour long coached sessions at six venues including pools in the West End, Victoria and London Bridge. Out To Swim competes at national and international events, striving to create an environment in which LGBT men and women feel welcome and comfortable.