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
5pm, 21st April 2021
Water: 46.8 °F (8.2 °C)
Air: 46.0 °F (7.8 °C)
Wind Speed: 19.0 kn (35.2 km/h)
Wind Direction: NNE (20°)
Our 2020 season award winners have been sharing some lovely photos with their awards. Congratulations to you all! https://t.co/kpBbtsDX4N
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