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
6am, 23rd January 2026
Water: 48.9 °F (9.4 °C)
Air: 43.5 °F (6.4 °C)
Wind Speed: 25.1 kn (46.5 km/h)
Wind Direction: SE (130°)
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