English Channel

Articles tagged: English Channel

In Memoriam: Jody Jones

On Monday, 7 November, swimmer Jody Jones died from bowel cancer. Friend and swimmer, Mark Johansen honours his dear friend.
“The toughest swim of my life”: Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson completes the Molokai Channel

Scotsman Andy Donaldson has passed the halfway mark of his Oceans Seven Challenge, enduring strong winds, currents and severe nausea…
30 Bays in 30 Days

Liz Stonebridge established the ‘30 Bays in 30 Days’ sea swim challenge in Guernsey in 2013 to raise money for…
Swimmers wanted for an English Channel relay with Paralympic champion Alice Tai

Paralympian Alice Tai and Optimum Nutrition seek five swimmers of varying experience for an English Channel swim relay in September.
Andy Donaldson: Flying the flag for mental health

Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson tells us why he's raising money for the Black Dog Institute, a mental health charity…
The Tenacious Turtles are taking on the English Channel

The Tenacious Turtles, a team of four swimmers based in Dorset, are planning a swim relay across the English Channel…
Making time: a history of timekeeping

From stopwatches and Channel hardy pocket watches to the Swim-o-Matic, a semi-automatic timer accurate to one-thousandth of a second: Elaine…
Adaptive Swimmer: Sophie Etheridge

“Spring is the time of plans and projects” (Leo Tolstoy). Adaptive Swimmer: Sophie Etheridge on how to plan and train…
Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson set new World Record for Cook Strait swim

Ayrshire swimmer Andy Donaldson has completed the third leg of his Oceans Seven challenge – the Cook Strait in New…
What should I eat during a marathon swim?

Jelly Babies, caffeine gels or peanut butter sandwiches? Swimming coach Cassie Patten and veteran long distance swimmer Colin Hill are…
Top five tips for a long-distance swim challenge

So, you’re swimming long-distance? Simon Murie shares his top five tips to help get you in the best shape possible…
Henley Mermaids launch new Swim21 Challenge

Swim 21 miles in 21 weeks for £21: Laura Reineke and the Henley Mermaids have epic swims planned in the…
Blind wild swimming: Melanie Barratt’s new passion for the open water

Paralympic champion Melanie Barratt is hoping to become the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel solo. Here…
Embrace all the challenges

Whether it's a short sprint or a monster challenge, for marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas all swimming challenges are an opportunity…
How hard is it to make your own swimsuit?

Editor Ella Foote embarks on a two-day course with The Swimming Seamstress, Amanda Bowden, to learn how to make your…
Research and planning for a swimming challenge

Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge on the importance of doing your research and planning ahead for a swim challenge.
Retaining the joy of swim training

Simon Griffiths on prioritising the process of swim training, rather than the end goal of completing a challenge.
Swimming to sanctuary: the story of sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini

Elaine K Howley tells the extraordinary story of sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini, who escaped war-torn Syria to compete at…
Swim from Sealand

Embark on a unique swim from Sealand, the world’s smallest nation some seven miles off the coast of Suffolk, back…
Swimming spot: Hurst Point Lighthouse, Hampshire

Enjoy a sea swim with a picture-postcard view of Hurst Point Lighthouse on the Hampshire Coast.
Open water skill: Night swimming

Exploring the world by night is a sensory overload. Robbed of sight, our other senses come to the fore: the…
Book review: The Crossing

In the run up to his first Channel crossing, veteran charity athlete Gyn Marston reviews The Crossing: the curious story…
Reflections on 2022: a year of adventures with the Henley Mermaids

Laura Reineke of the Henley Mermaids reflects on an incredible year of swimming adventures, and looks forward to swimming the…
Take the Outdoor Swimmer Christmas quiz 2022

2022 was a year of great lake swims, a much-anticipated lido opening and more North Channel crossings than you can…
A new lease of life as an open water swimmer

Athlete Glyn Marston looks back on 30 years of charity fundraising in his running shoes and in the open water.