Saturday July 25th
Solent Swim 2026
* back-up day: Sunday July 26th.
West Wight Sports & Community Centre
Community spirit, triumph over adversity and sheer determination.
The Solent Swim is a major fundraising event for the West Wight Sports & Community Centre Trust (registered charity number 273334).
As a charity, we rely on grants and fundraising events like the Solent Swim to support our work.
WWSCC is more than just a swimming pool — it is a community hub offering facilities and services that support health, fitness, personal development and overall wellbeing. Funds raised through the Solent Swim help ensure we can continue providing vital services for the West Wight community.
Freshwater Independent Lifeboat
Isle of Wight Canoe Club
The West Wight Solent Swim returns in 2026, with the main event scheduled for Saturday 25th July and a backup date of Sunday 26th July. This iconic challenge brings together swimmers, volunteers and supporters for one of the most memorable fundraising events of the year.
We are delighted to confirm our team of 80 swimmers for 2026. Congratulations to everyone taking part — we look forward to supporting you throughout your training and on the big day. Please join the Solent Swim 2026 Facebook group and keep an eye on your emails for important updates. We can’t wait to see you in the pool and in the sea.
2026 Swimmers
Ben Allman
Charles Bagot
Milo Bagot
Lance Ball
Stephen Barr
Henry Barrington-White
David Barton
Katie Bond
Finlay Booth
Clive Bullock
Michael Bullock
Martine Burgess
Dan Chada
Polina Chystopolova
Louise Clark
Esther Clift
Louisa Critchley
Jack Donaldson
Rob Drake-Knight
Ella Dye
Lesley Dye
Darren Eagles
Kathy Elliott
Ed Ewer
Jeanette Fereday
Olivia Finch
Stephanie Geary
Pamela Glover
Robin Glover
Paula Griffiths
Katherine Grimshaw
Lucy Grist
Sam Grist
Billy Hancock
Tristan Harris
Toby Hayes
Rupert Holloway
Hannah Hornig
Isabel Hunt
Rhys Hunt
Lottie James
Robin Jordan
Delphi Lever
Alex Lewis
Nicki Mayes
Chris Miles
Lauren Miles
Joanna Murgatroyd
Liz Murphy
Daryl Noyce
Crys O’Connell
Will Olmi
Richard Orme
Denise Peplow
Jack Pickford
Paula Prynn
Marcus Reedman
Sarah Remnant
Sanga Saseendran
Sarah Shynn
Mark Spall
Emily Spandley
Justin Spray
Claire Squirrell
Alan Stay
Paul Taylor
Siziwe Turner
Stef Wagstaffe
Charlotte Wells
Joseph Whelan
Margaret Whitmore
Sarah Wilkinson
Bethanie William
Donna Willis
Gemma Wilson
Jo Wood
Kayakers needed – Can you help?
We are looking for experienced Kayakers to help with our annual Solent Swim event.
If you’re confident on the water and want to be part of an amazing day, we’d love to hear from you! You’ll be helping to keep participants safe and supported throughout the event.
If you are interested, please fill out our form below – online(preferred), word or PDF versions available. If completing a word or PDF versions, please send the completed form to solentswim@westwight.org.uk or drop into Reception
Watch the Swimmers arrive at Colwell Bay
Cheer them home whilst eating your bacon butties!
Swimmers will be making their way back into Colwell Bay early in the morning, and we’d love the community to come down and cheer them in. Your support creates an incredible atmosphere and gives every swimmer a huge lift as they complete their Solent crossing.
Every stroke supports the West Wight Sports and Community Centre
Save the Date – Solent Swim 2027
The Solent Swim 2027 is scheduled for Saturday 28 August 2027, with a reserve date of Sunday 29 August 2027 should conditions require.
Whether you’re aiming to take on this iconic open water challenge, support a swimmer or volunteer as part of the event team, now is the perfect time to start planning.
28 August 2027
Reserve Date: 29 August 2027
More information, registrations and training updates will be announced nearer the event.
Challenge yourself. Support your community. Swim the Solent.
Ready to take on the Isle of Wight’s most iconic challenge?
2024 Solent Swim Photos
