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Kayakers or canoeists are needed to assist as the first line of safety craft to paddle with the swimmers between Sandown and Shanklin
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Swimming has been declining nationally (and locally) for a variety of reasons so it's never been more important for children to learn to be safe around water
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The challenge takes place next month in aid of Spinal Research, with a military neurosurgeon and army officer hoping to become the sixth and seventh people to successfully swim 62 miles around the Isle of Wight
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Keith Greenfield and his daughter will be swimming across the Solent to help raise money for people living with motor neurone disease
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Prevention is key as drowning can happen so quickly. Year five and six students have just had two weeks of Sea Safe Sessions delivered by Ryde Beach Lifeguards
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This is West Wight Sports and Community Centre's main fundraising event of the year and sees one swimmer travel from Mexico to take part
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Scores of swimmers took part in the annual swim across the Solent to raise money for the West Wight Sports and Community Centre. Well done to them all and the kayakers who supported them during their crossing
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A whopping 124 swimmers from across the Island and the Mainland competed in the swim from Sandown Pier to Shanklin Rowing Club Beach on Saturday
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Having seen how much and how fast the rain fell on Wednesday, it's not surprising to read of 'sewage overflow' reports from Surfers Against Sewage today
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The first swimmer competed the swim in just over one hour 30 minutes with the final swimmer finishing in just under two hours
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Given the heavy rain in the last two nights it’s not surprising to read of ‘sewage overflow’ reports from Surfers Against Sewage again today
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This Saturday there will be a gathering of sea lovers, activists and families acting to challenge Southern Water and Bob Seely to do more about untreated sewage being pumped into our rivers and seas
