Big Ricks open water Swim Team joined over 700 swimmers in the Lake District over the weekend
To take on the UKs biggest open water event , The Chill Swim Coniston End To End 5.25 miles 2015

Big Ricks team of Claire Thorn , Ross Emery , Stuart Fuller, Charlie Wheadon and Paul Bates ,
Smashed the 5.25 mile distance non-wet suit in 16 degree water., over all the team performed great on the day
between the 5 of us.. Claire won The ladies none wet suit event , Charlie & Paul both won their age group, Ross & Stuart both came in 3place in their respective age groups .Next event for the team is the Epic Macmillan Cancer Support Lido Challenge in London in October , 5k in 12 degree water..
All these events are lead up to attempting a sub 18hrs 2 way swim of the English Channel in July 2016 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support