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Yesterday (Monday), six members of the Ryde and Sandown Beach Lifeguards embarked on their annual cross Solent swim from Gosport to Ryde.
The Beach Lifeguards set off from Gosport at 3.45pm, with low winds and blue skies.
The first swimmers finished on the beach in front of the Beach Lifeguard Station on Ryde beach shortly after 5.30pm.
The lifeguards then received their medals, along with the kayakers and lifeguard Jet Ski operators.
The swim took place to raise money for the lifeguard service that operates in both Ryde and Sandown.
Money will now help to fund new lifesaving equipment and drowning prevention programs through Just Giving.
Todd Miller, Beach Manager, said:
"We would like to thank all the Kayakers, Lifeguards and Griffin Marine Services that provided the safety cover for the swim.
"I am terribly proud of Fin, Piran, Jack, Harry, Charlie and Kat for completing the swim”