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
10pm, 12th August 2026
Water: 69.3 °F (20.7 °C)
Air: 72.5 °F (22.5 °C)
Wind Speed: 13.0 kn (24.1 km/h)
Wind Direction: ENE (60°)
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