Hi , my name is Freya and I’m a year 13 student at Robert Smyth Academy and a member of Leicester Neptune Swimming Club where I train several times a week.

In September, I'm taking part in a challenge involving swimming across the Solent from Gosport to the Isle of Wight.

This is a challenging crossing due to the tide and swell and a fairly hectic shipping lane. My aim is to really push myself and weather and tide permitting, complete the Solent challenge in just over an hour!

Things to watch out for:

• Water temperatures between 14 & 18 degrees
• Stinging Jellyfish
• Potential rough seas
• Floating debris and thick seaweed
• Dodging more than the odd pleasure craft 
• No wet suit, just swimsuit, hat and goggles 
• Wrestling seals......okay maybe just waving at them.

I'm raising money for Aspire as I really want to try and help make a difference to the lives of those who sustain such awful injuries.

Please help me raise as much money as possible for this great cause.

Aspire is a national charity that provides practical help, supporting spinal cord injured people from injury to independence.

Thank you for visiting my page and with your help we can make a difference.

Freya

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