Phil Pool

Phil's Sept to New Year Sea Swim

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Phil's Sept to New Year Sea Swim, 31 August 2021
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I'm swimming in the sea pretty much every day from 1 September to New Year's Eve. I'll aim to do it from the naturist beach at Brighton wearing no more than swim gloves and socks... brrrr. 

If it's too rough I'll swim at Shoreham harbour where it's pretty safe all year... but in swim pants as Shoreham is a sensitive place.

I'm doing it to raise money for the RNLI. They are an amazing service and have had far more to do these last two years. And, if nothing else, they have irritated Nigel Farage.

I'll swim every day that it's safe and possible - if I'm ill or its too rough, I'm not going to risk my own safety. It's a bit more tricky for me as, after a 3rd spine operation that went badly, I've been left with lots of nerve problems in my right leg. These mean that I can't really control what it's doing while I'm swimming, I get lots of pain and cramps - so I'm quite cautious of the sea!

As well as donating, it'd be great if you can share this with your friends etc - big thanks! Xx

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RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews provide a 24-hour search and rescue service all around the UK and Ireland, while lifeguards keep a careful watch on the UK’s busiest beaches. RNLI lifesaving and drowning prevention depend on supporter fundraising and the generous donations that you and others give.

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