We have set ourselves the challenge of swimming the distance of the English channel (approx 34km when swum) each in 8 weeks. We will be doing this in memory of our mum - Ann, and so will be raising money for the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance. We thought it a very fitting challenge to remember her by, with her love of swimming, adventure and of the Scilly Isles. 

Herts and Essex Air Ambulance are an incredible charity who rely on donations to provide help to the critically ill and injured. When our mum had her accident they were able to attend and transfer her safely to the Royal London Hospital. Without them we would have lost precious time with her.

We plan to organise some fundraising events and will continually post updates so please check social media for any training updates and events planned.

We would love to see as many people as possible during our travels whether you’d like to spectate, swim the same event or do any other event on offer. 

Our swims:

Date


Race name


Location


Distance







16th July 2022


Salty sea dogs


Boscombe, Bournemouth


5km







23rd July 2022


Outlaw Swim


National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham


5km







7th August 2022


Swim Rutland


Whitwell, Rutland Water


8km







14th August 2022


Thames Half Marathon


Hurley to Marlow


5.5km







6th September 2022


Scilly Swim Challenge


Isles of Scilly


15km







11th September 2022


Bournemouth International Tri and Long Swim


West Cliff, Bournemouth


1.5km (E) / 5km (T)


Em competing in the standard triathlon, Tori competing in the long swim















Total  40km (E) / 43.5km (T)






Lots of love,


Em and Tori xx