You've heard of the Backyard ultra marathon - Now sponsor the team attempting to complete widths of the River Avon in full rescue kit in the SARA Swimathon 2026.

34 km in 24 hours, can the team swim the equivalent distance of the English channel across the River Avon.

Please come down and support us at The Fleet Inn as we attempt this challenge.

Our team come from all walks of life - Project managers to Paramedics, Engineers to Teachers who give up their time to learn the essential skills, such as operating in the complex environment of the hydrology of a weir, train to maintain currency and be able administer first aid when we get to someone in need.

Ultimately we are ready to deploy into an environment where time is of the essence and our equipment must be able to protect us from dirty flood water and the local river ways. Some of the pictures in this album demonstrate the type of conditions we are required to operate in.

This challenge will involve a Swift water Rescue Technician in full safety equipment swimming widths of the river. The team are looking for financial support and would love to see you on the day supporting our crew.

Please note: that we are trained individuals in appropriate PPE completing this challenge and whilst we want everyone to enjoy our local waterways we want you to do this in a safe and responsible way.