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4 Men

22 Miles of Bloody Cold Water

A Thin Layer of Goose Fat

They did it!!! On 26th September 2009, perfect conditions...it took them 9hrs 11mins, the fastest British team this year...Thank you to everyone for sponsoring the Overboard Team...

One Challenge...Thanks for visiting our fundraising page. As you may know, we will  be swimming the English Channel in September as part of a 4 man Relay Team. Any donation would be really appreciated! So please sponsor us now!

Update - 23rd September 2009 - STILL WAITING

The pilot still hasn't allowed the team to swim due to bad conditions...we are really hoping it will be this weekend now (26th Sept), we will keep you posted!!!

Update - 17th September 2009

Due to bad conditions over the Channel last week the Overboard Team were unable to attempt their long awaited swim...however, the weather is looking alot better now so the swim will (fingers crossed) be taking place this Saturday at midnight!!!  Thanks to all of you for supporting them, we will keep you posted on their progress and post some pics of the event soon...

Update - 14th August 2009 - This week The Overboard Team have decided to take the plunge and do a night swim at the beginning of September at the Kanp in Barry in preparation for the possibility of having to start our actual channel crossing in the middle of the night...

 Update - 26th July -  The Overboard Team successfully completed a day of training @ The Knap in Barry, South Wales...we swam four 75minute sessions in cold, choppy conditions and real feel ready for the big event in September...which we were told today may have to be swam at night!!! Thanks to all of you for sponsoring us...


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Thanks to Chris, James, Mrs Rudman and Robin!!! Donation by Anonymous 12/10/09  

£85.00 + £23.97 Gift Aid

Have it!!!!!!! Donation by Jake 02/10/09  

£85.00 + £23.97 Gift Aid

Well done Jim. Cracking effort from you and the lads!! Donation by Michael Gallagher 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Marian Kennett 28/09/09  

£50.00

Good Luck Jim, what an amazing challenge, wishing you all the best today. The Deers x Donation by julie deer 26/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I wish you all the very best of luck, hope everything goes well. Donation by Jennifer Gudyer 25/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You must be bl...y mad but well done for raising money for such a worthwhile cause. Good luck, Donation by Simon Stern 17/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck all, I can't wait to hear all about it from Dave F Donation by Matt Jones 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by abi hebbard 10/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good to see you've found another use for that bulk order of Vasoline Donation by Jason 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Guys, very impressed Jake! Donation by Emma and Mark xx 09/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

We wish you all the best for the tough challenge ahead and hope the sea won't be too cold. Brrr.... Love from Dom,Sheena,Deanna & Euan xxxx Donation by Dom, Sheena, Deanna & Euan Stamp 09/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck guys, have a great swim! Jim - apparently Great White sharks can swim at up to 25mph, I think the cold water slows them down though! Donation by Anthony Waters 08/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope the waters are calm and the fish don't like goose fat! We'll be cheeering you on from Bristol xxx Donation by Ceri Waters 08/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Jake and team! Donation by Paul Cowen 07/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Hi Jim Watch out for the sharks! Good luck from V Loans Donation by Marie Grundy 07/09/09  

£20.00

Good luck, Jim! Donation by MyRy & Growler x 07/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sooner you than me Donation by Tony 04/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

for a good cause Donation by June BRM 04/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Pob lwc! Donation by John Loaring 27/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I wish you well - I think you will need to book yourself in at the end of it!! It's bloody freezing! Donation by Peter Thornhill 26/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Rudders. Donation by David Potts 26/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great swim - Good luck Donation by Lesley & John Rudman 26/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck I am crossing the English Channel at the beginning of September too!! (on a ship though). You are all inspiriing. Donation by Audrey Hoatson 26/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Excellent Challenge and an Excellent Cause!! As Nemo says 'just keep swimming' ;o) Donation by JoHarrison 26/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Jake... Lee and Christinex Donation by christine cleaves 24/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to all of you. Watch out for those tankers! Donation by Chris & Sophie Huxley-Reynard 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Jake and other team members...rather you than me! Donation by Rosey & Mark 18/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 17/08/09  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Special love and luck Jake, Maggie and Tim xxxxx Donation by maggie ducker 17/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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