The Burgh Island Race is a wonderful event in the great tradition of British seaside swimming challenges. A mile around the dramatic rocky perimeter of this beautiful half-tidal island, it is a fabulous swim. The event was brilliantly jolly, with Deborah, the owner of the Burgh Island Hotel, announcing instructions via a megaphone. The winner was of course one of the lifeguards.
Afterwards we sat outside the Pilchard Inn eating a delicious barbeque supper which was kindly provided free by the Hotel to all the competitors.
The Burgh Island Race is a wonderful event in the great tradition of British seaside swimming challenges. A mile around the dramatic rocky perimeter of this beautiful half-tidal island, it is a fabulous swim. The event was brilliantly jolly, with Deborah, the owner of the Burgh Island Hotel, announcing instructions via a megaphone. The winner was of course one of the lifeguards. 
Afterwards we sat outside the Pilchard Inn eating a delicious barbeque supper which was kindly provided free by the Hotel to all the competitors.
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Hi Sophie
I too took part in the Burgh Island swim, my first around an island. Absolutely loved it! What a beautiful island and a fantastic event! Thoroughly enjoyed it.
I also did Topsham to Turf estuary swim, which was my first open water event. Brilliant!
In September I will be swimming to raise money for Hospiscare (www.onemileswim.co.uk) in Roadford Lake, nr Okehampton - can't wait!
I would recommend open water swimming to everyone - it's sooo exilerating and refreshing!
See you at Roadford!
Karen
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