Since moving from the Lake District, where I swam daily in the nearby Lakes, to the Isle of Arran where I have built up the confidence to swim most days. Swimming in the sea is so much more challenging for me than lake swimming - it’s taken a while to get used to it!

With the 1.3 mile Lamlash Splash sea swim, It only seemed right to support the great work that COAST are doing…

The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) is a community-led organisation that has made a huge difference to the conservation and restoration of the seas around Arran and the Clyde over the last three decades. COAST stand for a diverse, abundant and beautiful marine environment for everyone.

COAST aim to:

- Improve the local marine environment for the benefit of everyone

- Ensure coastal communities have their say

- Educate future generations

- Work to sustain the livelihoods of those dependent on fishing and tourism