30 Aug 2020Nik Haynes's Super Fast Backstroke Swim
On 7 August 2020, Nicholas (Nik) Haynes took 12 hours 52 mins 41 secs to complete a swim of the English Channel using just backstroke.
Every single stroke was judged to be proper ASA approved backstroke, which is a phenomenal achievement.
His time means he is the fastest backstroke swimmer to swim the English Channel.
Sandettie Lightship Observations
11pm, 18th September 2021
Water: 64.9 °F (18.3 °C)
Air: 66.4 °F (19.1 °C)
Wind Speed: 12.1 kn (22.4 km/h)
Wind Direction: E (100°)
Unofficial success on 18 September: 1-way solo Andrey Bozhko, time 13:48, pilot Marilyn Critchley.… https://t.co/N9rlLPVXR0
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