There seems to be no stopping Perry Beeches Sc swimmers doing amazing open water swimming events around the UK this summer. After Beeches swimmers have done double channel swims, swam the length of Windermere and Coniston , comes another great achievement.

Last weekend Perry Beeches sc Coach & Masters swimmer Katy Smith took part and completed the Outdoor Swimming Society`s Famous river Dart 10k event, this open water swim takes part in the stunning River Dart in Devon..

Katy joined 700 other swimmer from around the country and aboard on the banks the Dart very early on Saturday morning. The swim has been described as ‘epic’, ‘momentous’, ‘challenging’, ‘beautiful’, ‘incredible’, this event has become one of most iconic events of the wild swimming in world. So for Katy to finish the 10k (6+miles) swim in 16 degree water in an amazing time of 2hrs 47 minutes

This really is an incredible swim by anyone’s standards…

If you want advice or even better want to try swimming in open water, ask your coach for more info – you will love it!

When Katy is  not teaching youngsters to swim and swimming herself  at Perry Beeches sc, she works as a Professional personal trainer, Katy  was joined at the swim by one of her clients Kristin Davidson both ladies completed the Dart.