Simon Murie gives a detailed account of the swim from Robben Island to Cape Town.

Varada Dharmadhikari swam a 16km open sea solo swim in 7 hours 15 minutes and took part in two solo expeditions and one competition in the same week.








 

James Hooper and his daughter Jenny swam 2,000 lengths in 10 swimming pools over 16 hours during the Swimathon Weekend of 28th & 29th April, in aid of Marie Curie.



 

Lynn Sherr’s latest book, “Why We Love The Water” is to be released at the beginning of April. The book celebrates every aspect of swimming and how it has evolved into one of the most popular sports activities.



 

If you go to Croatia you will meet Jardan, his experience of the Adriatic sea is legendary. His family has been fishing for generations and he grew up helping his father on the sea.  As a fisherman in his early years his knowledge of the sea is immense.



 

 Read about the swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco.






 

When swimming we can often expend a lot of unnecessary energy maintaining body position. In a short swim event such as 50 or 100M our kick will contribute a maximum of 15-20% of your total propulsion. Over our longer open water swims the investment in oxygen we need to provide to our legs is far in excess of the return we get in propulsion. Therefore we employ minimal kick , using kick primarily to assist in maintaining body position.
 

Diana Nyad, 62, is a record breaking long distance swimmer and has attempted this swim three times. Penny Palfrey, 49, another record breaking swimmer is also attempting this crossing.



 

After the success of the 2011 swim, Monster Swim 2012 is being held in the same location in Dores on the beaches of Loch Ness. There will be 2 swims, one 1 mile swim, 'The Big Yin', and one 1/2 mile swim 'The Wee Nessie'. For more details about this event please visit www.monsterswim.co.uk or click here to enter online.