Mild weather led to large numbers of swimmers at this year’s Ventnor Boxing Day Swim 2018. A wide variety of people taking part as you can see in the video
As the number of outdoor swimmers on the Island grows, entering Pier to Pier is another way to reinforce a sense of community, to encourage more people to take part in the event and to increase their confidence by being part of a team
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.