2.5k linear Swim Around Brighton Pier and West Pier
This weekend I was fortunate to be playing an active role in Paddle Round the Pier, a yearly water festival in Brighton, taking both photographs and timing the swimmers.
Paddle Round the Pier takes place over one weekend with various water-based activities supported and surrounded by a “Paddle Village” of retail, exhibition and entertainments.
One of the key highlights is the 2.5k linear swim around both iconic Brighton Pier and West Pier, which is is organised by Brighton Tri Club, and is a Brighton triathlon club I have been an active member now for 3 years.
Volunteers from Brighton Tri Club
After the swim was cancelled on Saturday due to heavy swells, it was with relief that the weather improved for the swim to take place on the Sunday.
This 2.5km swim is a highlight for many, and starts east of Brighton Pier (where the big wheel once was), heads out past the end of the West Pier… Read more →
