Hi I'm Gemma, an ordinary, everyday down to earth lass that is taking on a mammoth challenge in July 2025 with 3 other team members/friends to complete a relay swim across the English Channel.

Ive always enjoyed the outdoors, swimming, hiking, kayaking etc and just over 3 and a half years ago got into open water swimming and cold water therapy. This led to me meeting some incredible people who have become lifelong friends.

Sat chatting over a beer one evening and talking about open water swimming challenges, four of us made a pledge to join forces and become a relay team to swim across the English Channel from Samphire Hoe to Cap Gris-Nez.

Ive never in my life attempted anything as big as this and if i told you i wasnt nervous id be lying. Im excited to be doing it but im also absolutely terrified.

Swimming across the channel will be no easy feat. Not only is it over 20 miles but its across some of the toughest currents and across one of the busiest shipping lanes.

We will no doubt encounter numerous jellyfish and will enevitably get stung more than once. And another point to remember is that there are 21 different species of shark that live/swim in the English Channel.

Im hoping to use my challenge to raise awareness for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance who hold a special place in my heart. They are funded completely by public donations and receive no government help. If you can spare some money to help this amazing cause id be so very grateful to you.

Thank You for your support

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