An Emotional Day on Loch Tay
An Emotional Day on Loch Tay
By Karen Quartermain
August 24, 2023
We have known Iain Hislop for several years, usually as crew and fantastic support for his wife Helen and her swim challenges. But for a change, this swim was all about Iain.
Iain had a strong family connection to Loch Tay, and 18 months ago a discussion started about making this swim his challenge. In Uswim Adventure style, we did our homework using the information Iain had given us, took a trip to Loch Tay, and just like that, the swim arrangements were finalized and the date went into the diary. Iain followed a bespoke training plan tailored around his work and had some brilliant achievements along the way.
A several-day window was pencilled in, and Thursday 24th August had Iain's name on it. Forecast to have some minimal wind (it's a loch after all), we started Iain's swim.
We cannot put into words what an absolute honor and pleasure guiding this swim was. The finale was emotional as Iain approached the end, supported by a sole piper in true Loch style. With his family waiting, a dram of whiskey was necked in memory of his late father.
Loch Tay was swum in 7 hours and 53 minutes. Here is a video to capture the day:
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