Bristol Channel June 2026 Porthcawl to Glenthorne 9 hrs 3 mins Womens route record
Loch Lomond August 2026 11 hours 43 mins
I have attended the Infinity cold water qualifier at Carlingford Lough for the past two years. It was essential preparation for a successful crossing of the Dal Riata Channel in 2025. This year I was aiming for a hat trick of Bristol Channel, loch Lomond and the North Channel. I achieved the first two, but unfortunately my North Channel attempt was weathered out
The infinity crew were fantastic at looking after us swimmers and keeping us safe whilst providing similar conditions to what might be expected on a marathon swim. A qualifier is often a requirement for a marathon swim, but it is a great learning opportunity to try out feeding strategies and for the infinity crew to get to know you better.
I met other swimmers from all over the UK and beyond, some with the same challenges and others with different swims. There was a great atmosphere and it was a very supportive group. We all stayed in touch and over the next few months witnessed some amazing performances which were inspiring. Thank You to Jacqueline and all at Infinity, I will be back in May for another qualifier.
