Swimarathon Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/tag/swimarathon/ Business & Lifestyle News in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:13:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://channeleye.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ce_favicon48px.png Swimarathon Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/tag/swimarathon/ 32 32 Skipton Swimarathon raises £62,000 and counting https://channeleye.media/skipton-swimarathon-raises-62000-and-counting/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:13:44 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=66817 Over 1,700 swimmers, volunteers, and supporters took the plunge for the Skipton Swimarathon, raising £62,000 so far. Donations and corporate pledges are still being processed, and organisers expect the total to rise in the coming days. Last year’s event finished above £65,000, and the committee is encouraging teams and supporters to complete their pledges to […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 17 October 2025 at 08:13 GMT.]]> Last chance to make a splash for St John at the Skipton Swimarathon https://channeleye.media/last-chance-to-make-a-splash-for-st-john-at-the-skipton-swimarathon/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:40:08 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=66327 This is a final call for Skipton Swimarathon entries. With just one week to go, a few lanes are still available for the event, taking place from Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 October at Beau Sejour. Most availability is on Saturday and Sunday. This year’s main beneficiary is St John Guernsey LBG, with additional funds […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 30 September 2025 at 08:40 GMT.]]> More businesses encouraged to sign up for Skipton Swimarathon https://channeleye.media/more-businesses-encouraged-to-sign-up-for-skipton-swimarathon/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:50:28 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=65034 The organisers of the Skipton Swimarathon are encouraging more businesses to sign up to swim in Guernsey’s largest annual fundraiser. The Skipton Swimarathon is jointly organised by the Lions Club of Guernsey and Guernsey Round Table and will take place between Wednesday 8 and Sunday 12th October at Beau Sejour. Whilst regular annual participants tend […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 30 July 2025 at 08:50 GMT.]]> St John Guernsey to be main beneficiary of Skipton Swimarathon 2025 https://channeleye.media/st-john-guernsey-to-be-main-beneficiary-of-skipton-swimarathon-2025/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:00:10 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=60931 The organising committee of the Skipton Swimarathon, which includes Guernsey Round Table and Lions Club of Guernsey, has announced that its 49th edition will support St John Guernsey LBG as its main beneficiary. This long-established local charity is dedicated to providing first aid treatment, education, and training across the Bailiwick. The work of St John […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 6 March 2025 at 09:00 GMT.]]> Watch: More than 30 awards presented following successful 2024 Skipton Swimarathon https://channeleye.media/watch-more-than-30-awards-presented-following-successful-2024-skipton-swimarathon/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:24:52 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=57890 Over 30 team and industry sector trophies were handed out in an evening ceremony at Beau Sejour to celebrate the success of the 2024 Skipton Swimarathon in Guernsey. The Skipton Swimarathon exceeded expectations, with participants swimming further and raising more money than last year. In total, 1,853 participants raised over £65,000 whilst swimming 23 kilometres […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 28 October 2024 at 09:24 GMT.]]> Skipton Swimarathon smashes last year’s figure https://channeleye.media/skipton-swimarathon-smashes-last-years-figure/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:40:32 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=57286 The Skipton Swimarathon committee has announced that funds raised this year for local charities has now exceeded the £65,000 mark. Donations have continued to trickle through since the completion of the Skipton Swimarathon earlier this month, raising funds for the G.S.P.C.A. The remainder of the funding will be split between other local charitable causes chosen […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 9 October 2024 at 08:40 GMT.]]> Less than one month to go to this year’s Skipton Swimarathon https://channeleye.media/less-than-one-month-to-go-to-this-years-skipton-swimarathon/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:51 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=56375 Final plans are now in place for this year’s Skipton Swimarathon, which takes place between Wednesday 2 – Sunday 6 October at Beau Sejour. A mainstay of the island’s charitable events calendar, this year’s beneficiary is the G.S.P.C.A. with the aim of raising enough money to build a brand-new pool area to help recuperating sea […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 4 September 2024 at 08:00 GMT.]]> New Ambassador for Skipton Swimarathon appointed https://channeleye.media/new-ambassador-for-skipton-swimarathon-appointed/ Thu, 16 May 2024 08:05:00 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=53739 The Skipton Swimarathon has named its 2024 Ambassador as Steve Byrne, Manager of the G.S.P.C.A. Steve (pictured) is well-known across the island for his passion for animal welfare, and enthusiasm for raising funds for the charity. He said: “I am thrilled to be the Ambassador for the 2024 Skipton Swimarathon. The family-friendly swimming event is […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 16 May 2024 at 08:05 GMT.]]> Registration is now open for the Skipton Swimarathon https://channeleye.media/registration-is-now-open-for-the-skipton-swimarathon/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:05:07 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=52859 Groups of friends, families and work colleagues can now register for this year’s Guernsey Skipton Swimarathon. Lane bookings are being taken on a first-come, first served basis for the highly popular charity event, which is taking place at Beau Sejour between 2 and 6 October this year. The Skipton Swimarathon is organised jointly by the […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 22 April 2024 at 04:05 GMT.]]> Skipton Swimarathon announces dates for 2024 https://channeleye.media/skipton-swimarathon-announces-dates-for-2024/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:03:04 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=51004 The Skipton Swimarathon will be taking place between Wednesday 2 October and Sunday 6 October 2024 at Beau Sejour. Organisers are asking anyone interested in taking part to start considering putting their team together, whether friends, family, or work colleagues, and to mark the date in their calendar. The popular fundraiser is a Guernsey tradition […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 6 February 2024 at 05:03 GMT.]]>