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
3pm, 14th March 2026
Water: 50.0 °F (10 °C)
Air: 47.5 °F (8.6 °C)
Wind Speed: 6.0 kn (11.1 km/h)
Wind Direction: WNW (300°)
The CS&PF President, Mike Ball and all the committee are deeply saddened by the passing of Ady Brown.… https://t.co/E17pLxZwgw
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