Strait of Gibraltar
Distance: 16.36 km
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
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Audience: 2 Pools
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.
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