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Around Jersey Island

A thrilling account of the Around Jersey Island swim by three swimmers, highlighting their experience and achievements.

Uswim Adventure on Tour May-June 22

Discover Uswim Adventure's latest swimming camps and achievements across stunning locations.

Nicola's Windermere Solo

Nicola completes her Windermere Solo swim in an impressive time of 6 hours and 25 minutes while following a training plan.

Team Juliett's Training Day on Windemere - TEAM BONDING

Team Juliett prepares for the English Channel Relay swim with a bonding training day.

Dover Souls Team Delta

Team Delta conquers the English Channel after 15 months of training.

A Day on the Lake Turns into Pain on the Lake

A narrative about the challenges faced during long distance swims on Lake Windermere.

With 3 Seconds Spare

David Owen's inspiring swim story at Uswim.

Jon Pittey's Windermere Solo Swim Adventure

Jon Pittey completes his 10.5 mile swim at Windermere in 6 hours and 28 minutes, raising funds for charity.

Team Mahaffey Swim The English Channel (Relay)

Team Mahaffey successfully swam the English Channel in 11 hours 52 minutes. Check out their journey!

Helens Channel Dream Comes True

Helen Hislop's inspiring journey as an English Channel swimmer, overcoming obstacles and raising funds for charity.

Jersey Gal smashes Windermere

Karen Smith's impressive Windermere swim showcases her training for the English Channel.

When everything falls into place !

Jo's inspirational English Channel Solo swim, showcasing her challenges and triumphs.

Enjoy the Sealife with Strel Swimming

Join a swim holiday in Turkey with Strel Swimming for a guaranteed fun time.

Windermere Double for Gareth Rees

Gareth Rees successfully completes Windermere swim in 11 hours 52 minutes.

Coniston Conquered - raising over £15000 for charity.

Nicola conquers Coniston, raising over £15000 for charity with an emotional swim.

Jared's 10 Hours out Of the Salt!

Jared Mcgrath's 10-hour swim preparation for the English Channel on Windemere.

Team Doyle Completes Windermere Relay

Team Doyle conquered the Windermere Relay, showcasing their hard work and positivity.

Danny Ralph Conquers Loch Lomond

Danny Ralph's inspiring solo swim across Loch Lomond after two years of lockdown.

Swim Challenges Update

Highlights from swim challenges including personal achievements and events.

Rydal Caves and Grasmere

A challenging swim adventure at Rydal Caves and Grasmere despite torrential rain.

Training Swim with Erica

Erica's Night Swim during training, showcasing determination and effort.

Emily Beckett and her Coniston Solo

Emily conquers Coniston swim in 3 hours and 20 minutes, smiling all the way.

Nicky's dream to swim Ullswater came true

Nicky fulfilled her dream to swim Ullswater, battling through challenges with a smile.

Helen hits the sub 5 hour target.

Helen Hislop achieves her sub 5 hour target swim in Windermere.

Ebbs and Flows

A narrative about a team's journey swimming across the English Channel, celebrating their challenges and experiences.

A Confidence Boost for Sure !

Paul Worthington's Ullswater Solo swim showcased determination and strategic planning.

From LLyn Padarn to a 2 Way Ullswater

A recount of a swimming adventure from LLyn Padarn to Ullswater.

English Channel Dreams Come True

Team Juliett prepares for the English Channel Relay swim, facing challenges and achieving their dreams.

Kevin Smashes Coniston

Kevin Beale's inspiring swim across Coniston water despite challenges.

Team Muff and Puff take on Loch Awe

Team Muffand Puff takes on Loch Awe, embracing challenges and capturing memorable moments.

Andrea's Longest Swim

Andrea's longest swim to date, preparing for an English Channel Swim in 2021.

An Hour Swim Turns Into a Coniston Solo!

A spontaneous journey into a Coniston Solo swim adventure.

An AWEsome Swim for Gareth Rees

Gareth Rees embarks on an inspiring 25-mile swim in Loch Awe, raising funds for cancer charity.

QSWIM Adventure Report: Group Challenge on Windermere

Friends complete a 5km swimming challenge on Windermere with big smiles on their faces.

Claire's Windermere Solo Swim

Claire completes her Windermere Solo swim in 5 hours and 28 minutes, overcoming her fears.

See Jersey the scenic way. Swim 45 miles around it!

Discover the adventure of swimming 45 miles around Jersey with a remarkable relay team.

Sue Haines' Challenge at Windermere

Sue Haines completed her Windermere solo swim in 4:45 hours, an inspiring challenge.

David Owen - 1 Way Windermere

David Owen's 1 Way Windermere swim was a remarkable achievement in great conditions.

Windermere Solo for Jan Kempson

Jan Kempson's longest swim to date, a solo across Windermere, supported by Uswim Adventure.

Andrew Wells' 3 Lakes Solo Challenge

Andrew Wells attempted a challenging swim across Ullswater, reflecting on motivation and endurance.

Where the Swim Magic Begins....

David Quartermain shares the challenges faced by two teams swimming the length of Loch Lomond.

Peter Bithell's Longest Swim: Windermere Solo

Peter Bithell completed his longest swim, Windermere Solo, in 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Lucy Bs Return to Windermere

Lucy prepares for a Lake Zurich swim with a double Windermere, facing challenges during her training.

Double Ullswater for Ashley

Ashley achieves her 2-way Ullswater swimming target in 7h 30m after a brilliant training season.

Iain's Ullswater Solo

Iain Hislop's Ullswater swim completed in 3 hours 28 minutes, showcasing excellent training progress.

Love It when A Plan Comes Together xx

Karen shares her experience of swimming from Jersey to France in 9 hours and 31 minutes.

Windy Windermere by Karen

Catherine's challenging birthday swim across Lake Windermere, overcoming mental and physical hurdles.

Adventure Week at Jersey Swim Camp

Karen shares her experiences from the Jersey Swim Camp, exploring challenges and the beauty of swimming in the sea.

Last Swim before its Au Revoir Wetsuit and Bonjour Skins

Dominic Bunce takes on the 21-mile Windermere swim with a dramatic finish.

Gareth Came "Undercooked"

Gareth Rees completes his Windermere solo swim in challenging conditions on May 16, 2022.

Natasha Maddock's Coniston Solo Swim

Natasha Maddock faced challenges during her Coniston solo swim but remains determined for her return.

Windermere Mile Challenges - October

October's Windermere Mile Challenges brought great weather and a fun day for all.

A Busy Week Indeed with Meres and Waters Galore

Highlights of swim challenges and successes by Alison, Sara, and Neil.

David Owen's Training Swim

David Owen's impressive marathon swim training and performance details.

Ashley Seymour - The Beginning of her Channel Journey

Ashley Seymour's journey as she takes on Windermere, aiming for an English Channel Solo in 2023.

Jumpin' June '17

Highlights from Uswim Adventure's Guided swims in June 2017.

It's a Dave's Day

A play day on Windermere for the 4 Daves, showcasing their journey in open water swimming.

Including a Super Sonic Windermere Solo

Helen wins her English Channel Qualifying swim with an impressive time.

100 % Successful!

Fabulous outing for Gemini Warrior successfully guiding swimmers along their Lake Challenge.

Perfect Channel Relay Practice

A couple trains for their English Channel Relay Swim while raising money for a charity.

Johnny Came, Focused and Conquered !!

Johnny Gysin conquers his Windermere Solo, achieving his 6 hour qualifier in 6 hours 53 minutes.

Geraint's Amazing Battle and He Won!!!

Geraint's inspiring swim showcases resilience after surgery; finishing in 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Windermere 1 Mile and 2 Mile Challenges

Recap of Windermere mile and 2 mile swimming challenges by Karen Quartermain.

Rick's 2nd Windermere (This Time in Skins)

Rick Pulvertaft's focused swim at Windermere showcased his dedication and mindset shift for a Channel Solo.

Adventure Walks and Dips

Join likeminded souls for adventure walks and dips in Buttermere.

Irish Andrew's Windermere Romp

A sunny day filled with rainbows, Andrew's Windermere swim was a delightful experience.

Swimming Adventures at Fell Foot

Two swimmers face challenges in their endurance camps at Fell Foot Park.

Pulling The Team Together

Dave completed an 8 hour swim, confirming his feeding plan and team roles for the English Channel solo attempt.

A Triple Challenge of Fun for Helen

Helen's triple challenge included swimming three stunning lakes in beautiful scenery.

Karen Enjoys Her Windermere Picnic

Karen shares her experience of a fulfilling solo swim with a picnic at Windermere, completing it in 6 hours.

Ullswater for Claire - Windermere next ...

A delightful account of swims at Ullswater featuring Claire and Tina, highlighting their experiences and achievements.

Windermere Solo

Lucy Bessant completed a stunning Windermere Solo swim in 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Training Journey of Dan and Lee

Dan and Lee embark on a rigorous training journey for the English Channel.

Windermere Challenges

A recap of the Windermere swim event on April 10, 2023.

Audrey's Coniston Solo

Audrey completes a solo swim at Coniston after an injury, capping off her impressive swim season.

Who Needs to Sleep Anyway?

A training swim experience for Team Loch Lovers tackling the Uswim Monster Loch Challenge.

Fuelled by Nutella butties and Cocktail Sausages

Rick's challenge of swimming the English Channel tested him mentally and physically.

10 Hour Training Swim for Team India

Team India trained hard for a 10 hour swim, raising funds for the RNLI.

Training Swims Are a Go Go Go !!!

Highlights of Milestone training swims leading up to English Channel preparations.

Solo Windermere: Audrey Hellen's Test of Strength

Audrey Hellen's inspirational Solo Windermere swim following her battle with cancer.

Raising Money for Level Water

Team Foxtrot swims the English Channel, facing challenges and raising funds for charity.

Meet Dave Randall: He Loves to Swim

Dave Randall completes his 6th Windermere Solo swim in 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Windermere Mile Challenge

Experience the Windermere Mile Challenge for a unique swimming adventure.

Audrey Hellen "Touch the Jetty "

Audrey Hellen's inspiring swim journey and her victory over cancer after a challenging event.

Windermere 1-Way Wonders by Karen Smith

A summary of Windermere swims guided by Gemini Warrior with inspiring stories of swimmers.

Windermere Glory

A thrilling account of the Hoyland Duo's 2 Way Windermere swim adventure.

Buttermere Bonanza for Cath and Jackie #TeamREDD

Team REDD's Buttermere Bonanza: a perfect day of swimming, support, and friendship.

Loch Lomond Solo 2018 Martyn Webster

Martyn Webster completed a Loch Lomond Solo swim in 12 hours and 4 minutes, showcasing psychological strength.

Training Would Be a Good Idea.

A personal account of a challenging swim in Windermere, embracing struggles and triumphs.

9 hours in Lake Windermere by Karen

Paul Worthington's journey through a challenging 9-hour swim in Lake Windermere.

Hurricane Harrys supersonic Windermere

Harry Middleton's remarkable 4-hour, 20-minute swim at Windermere showcases his determination and skill.

Katys Cool Windermere Solo

Katy Morris swims Windermere Solo as a precursor to her English Channel dream.

2 out Of 3 Ain't Bad by Karen Smith

Paul Worthington's tough swim in Windermere and two other amazing swims.

Windermere Wild Swim and Dip

Join us for a weekend of wild swimming and walking in Windermere, forming friendships and enjoying nature.

2 Way Windermere Relay

A duo completes the 2 Way Windermere Relay in impressive time.

40% Mental, 40% Physical, 20% Luck!

A dramatic account of Gareth's English Channel swim, highlighting the challenges he faced and the team supporting him.

Audrey Hellen Taking the Bull by The Horns by Karen Smith

Audrey Hellen completed her swim solo in just over 5 hours, happy and determined.

An Emotional Day on Loch Tay

An emotional swim challenge for Iain Hislop, dedicated to his family's legacy on Loch Tay.

Renee's Marathon Swim.

Renee's journey in her longest swim ever at Windermere, overcoming challenges and celebrating achievement.

Team India Swims The English Channel

Team India successfully swims The English Channel in a remarkable 14 hours and 55 minutes.