Swim story
EXTRA,  FEATURES,  Jan/Feb 2026,  Readers' Swims

Freezin’ for a reason every season

Proud stepdad Duncan Baird wonders if his daughter Grace is part mermaid, not just because of the way she glides through the water but because of her love of being in it. Here, he shares her inspiring challenge raising money for charity

Unknowingly, Grace’s training regime started in the North Sea at around three-years-old.

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