At some stage between 9th and 13th August (assuming good weather) I intend to become one of the few people on earth to swim the circumference of the Island of Jersey in the Channel Islands. 

It's 51km, it's cold, there's jellyfish, and submerged rocks to dodge but the water is stunning turquoise blue and I hope to be escorted at some stage by dolphins. Most people might think of many other things they'd rather do on holiday....

I am not just undertaking this swim for fun, I intend to raise funds for Macmillan as their nurses have been supporting a few people very close to my heart through battles with cancer during the last year.