A unique, team endurance swimming challenge for all abilities. Gather a team of between 1 to 8 swimmers and swim for an hour each, for 24 hours!
OVERVIEW
You swim as much as you want, as fast as you want.
This event is unique in being a personal/team endurance swimming challenge rather than about speed or distance. It’s also for everyone over the age of 14, regardless of your ability. It’s not a race, no one is being timed or tracked.
HIGHLIGHTS
THE GLASTONBURY OF SWIMMING
It felt like a swimming festival, like a Glastonbury with open water rather than bands. The community spirit really made it something special.
UNIQUE AND PERSONAL
The event itself is unique in being a personal/team endurance challenge rather than about speed or distance, and although a few teams clearly wanted to be competitive, the team was fantastic in promoting the inclusive, not a race, message.
THE ATMOSPHERE
The atmosphere was brilliant. The nighttime swims really are so special but also getting to swim together as a team was brilliant. The event staff maintained their energy throughout, which helped when we were flagging.
SUCH A JOY
The weekend was such a joy to be a part of – seeing all these people come together to do something uplifting and for such an amazing cause creates the best buzz. It’s so relaxed and easygoing, everyone knows where to be and when, and it all just runs smoothly.
CHEER THE NIGHT
I loved the camaraderie, with people cheering on everyone, even at 2 am. The people were all so lovely, and it’s such an incredible community to be part of – watching everyone going in for that last hour made me emotional!
TOP ORGANISATION
10 minutes before the hour, you can start the changeover. It was nice and smooth. The uniqueness is the 24-hour part. I think it’s amazing.
