RNLI lifeguards are taking on a 25km overnight sea swim to raise funds and mark a milestone.
Six lifeguards will swim from Chesil Beach to Lyme Regis starting at 3am on Saturday, August 8, in celebration of 25 years of the RNLI’s lifesaving service.
The route will reach Lyme Regis in time for some of the participants to begin their beach shifts at 10am the same day.
Ben Greenslade, 25, a lifeguard in Lyme Regis, said: "We will be swimming all night and our main concern is that this lovely calm weather continues.
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"We are all experienced open water swimmers and we thought this would be a good way to help celebrate the lifeguards’ anniversary."
His father, 65-year-old Malcolm, is also a lifeguard and will be joining him on the swim.
An RNLI spokesman said: "This challenge is designed to highlight the dedication and resilience of RNLI lifeguards while raising vital funds to help the charity continue protecting those who enjoy our beaches.”
To make a donation, visit justgiving.com/campaign/rnli-lifeguards-weymouth-west-dorset?
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