Strait of Gibraltar

Distance: 16.36 km

1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025

Progress
Challenge
Audience: 2 Pools
Number of swimmers: 31
Ranked by: Days to Complete
Dive into the New Year with our Virtual Swim Challenge: Strait of Gibraltar! Attention all aquatic enthusiasts of Larkfield Leisure Centre and Tonbridge Swimming Pool! Are you ready to embark on a thrilling swimming adventure? We are excited to invite you to participate in our brand-new virtual swim challenge – the Strait of Gibraltar! Challenge Details: - Start Date: 1 January 2025 - End Date: 31 March 2025 - Distance: 16.36 km - Weekly Goal: Swim 1274 metres each week This is an Individual Challenge where you will compete against fellow members to see who can cross the virtual Strait of Gibraltar the fastest! How It Works: - Track your swims at Larkfield Leisure Centre or Tonbridge Swimming Pool. - Aim to complete the 16.36 km distance by the end of March. - Rankings will be determined by the number of days taken to finish the distance, starting from 1st January. Why Join? - Boost your fitness levels and enjoy a unique challenge. - Engage with your swimming community. - Opportunity to improve your swimming skills and stamina. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating challenge. Register at your local pool today and get ready to make a splash in the Strait of Gibraltar Swim Challenge. Let the race begin!Separating Europe from Africa, The Strait of Gibraltar it is the point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean. Despite its strong currents and violent tidal swings, swimming the strait has become a popular physical challenge. Most of the attempts have been made from Tarifa Island to the vicinity of Punta Cires, a gruelling 16 kilometre swim.

km swam so far
% Completed
days remaining
/ remaining
m / day
Date Joined:

  • Charlotte Rea

    100.0% / 16.4km

    1st

  • Lauren Staples

    100.0% / 16.4km

    2nd

  • Michael Staples

    100.0% / 16.4km

    3rd

  • Ian Tilley

    100.0% / 16.4km

    4th

  • Julia Verrall

    100.0% / 16.4km

    5th

  • Virginia Smith

    100.0% / 16.4km

    6th

  • Joe Ewins

    100.0% / 16.4km

    7th

  • Nick Doggett

    100.0% / 16.4km

    8th

  • Sarah Pemble

    100.0% / 16.4km

    9th

  • Ian Rudd

    100.0% / 16.4km

    10th

  • John Wright

    100.0% / 16.4km

    11th

  • Kimberley Neve

    100.0% / 16.4km

    12th

  • Patricia King

    100.0% / 16.4km

    13th

  • Jill Boiling

    100.0% / 16.4km

    14th

  • Dan Palmer

    100.0% / 16.4km

    15th

  • Jill Yates

    100.0% / 16.4km

    16th

  • Andy Bowerman

    100.0% / 16.4km

    17th

  • Rob Fev

    100.0% / 16.4km

    18th

  • Jo Harfleet

    100.0% / 16.4km

    19th

  • Cliff Boiling

    100.0% / 16.4km

    20th

  • Karen Elms

    100.0% / 16.4km

    21st

  • Pauline Raymond

    100.0% / 16.4km

    22nd

  • Helen Wiffen

    100.0% / 16.4km

    23rd

  • caroline easter

    100.0% / 16.4km

    24th

  • Angela Newmarch

    62.4% / 10.2km

    25th

  • Zoe Staples

    39.6% / 6475m

    26th

  • Wendy Ward

    29.8% / 4875m

    27th

  • Bill Mccreadie

    18.0% / 2950m

    28th

  • Elise Rendall

    16.2% / 2650m

    29th

  • Connie Evans

    14.4% / 2350m

    30th

  • Lola Baker

    0.0% / 0m

    31st