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Popular swimming spots fail safety tests according to Surfers Against Sewage report
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37-year-old Anna Wardley is swimming the 12.5-mile distance between Cowes and The Needles today, hoping to raise £50,000 for charity.
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This amazing feat was last completed back in 1984, some thirty years ago. Anna managed the mammoth swim in under 27 hours.
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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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Wow, 64 swimmers braved the cold water of the Solent yesterday morning to swim from Hurst Castle to Colwell. Well done to you all (and the organisers)
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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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Lifeguards back on duty at Ryde and Sandown beaches from 1st July
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Forty swimmers navigated the Solent, with every stroke making a difference for Wessex Cancer Support's charity
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Waterside will close under council budget cuts plans
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Not one set, not two, not three or even four, but five sets of twins enrolled with same swimming teacher in West Wight
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The event attracted over 100 swimmers last year and as well as the help of inshore rescue teams, the services of kayakers and canoeists are needed to support the swimmers.
