I shall be at Henley Swim Festival, Sunday 14th July 2019

Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival, incorporating the Henley Mile, is next Sunday… Once more I’ll be looking forward to seeing … More

Hats are back in!

Just a quick post to say that I have more swimming hats in my Etsy shop again. Sea Monsters, one … More

I will not say that this happened, this is merely a hypothesis. If it had happened, if it had happened … More

It was a little breezy down at Clevedon Beach this morning. Not as bad as it had been yesterday: a … More

I’m an artist: I’m not obliged to be politically correct, or even accurate, but there is a difference between girls … More

Thought you might like to see a painting I finished before Christmas. Last year, Helen Betley swam the length of … More

I’m not sure how it happened but this picture never made it onto my blog. It’s been on my Facebook … More

In truth the Silly Season has been going on since about December if you are a cold water swimmer. If … More

Apologies for not featuring these on the blog before! Anyone who stalks me on Facebook will have already seen these … More

Friday. The morning, following so many beautiful dawns this week, dawned wet and windy. However, driving up the M5 to … More