On Tuesday 8 July, Sami Robertson swam from Dover to France by swimming solo non-stop all in accordance with English Channel Rules. Sami swam from Dover to La Sirene restaurant at Cap Griz Nez in 11 hours and 44 minutes, a time which placed him in the top 15% of fastest male swimmers to swim the Channel.
Sami has raised an extraordinary amount of money to help people with difficulties. Sami supports Nordoff Robbins, who utilise music to transform the lives of vulnerable people across the UK living with a range of challenges such as autism, dementia, mental health problems, brain injury, depression or a life-threatening / terminal illness. Through music, we can dramatically improve quality of life.
If you wish to support, please click here
More information about Nordoff Robins is here
You can track Sami's swim by following the progress of his pilot's boat 'Sea Leopard here
Screen grabs of Sami's swim are posted below.
Sami's tweets were from Sami the Seal account @samitheseal
Happy swimming Sami
[John Tierney @swimmingdragons]
Sami Robertson English Channel solo swimmer
