Blogs & Stories

Real life experiences, reflections and inspirational

swimming adventures from our members

Every swimmer has a story.

Some begin with a nervous first dip, others with a friend’s encouragement, and some just take the plunge!

What we share here isn’t polished marketing or perfect technique — it’s the real stuff. The moments that made us laugh, the challenges that shaped us, and the small wins that remind us why we keep showing up.

This space gathers those experiences, maybe recognise some of your own and maybe feel a little less alone the next time you step into the water.

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    New Skills, New Adventures: Powerboat Level 2 Achieved

    Two days on the water, a few rescue drills, and not a single sunk boat – I’ll take that as a win. I’ve only gone and got my RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling licence — and what a couple of days it’s been! If you’re going to spend a weekend learning something new, being out on the…

  • Why do I swim?

    Todays guest post is from Chris Habbishow – Swim Buddy Network Member When people have told you ‘you can’t do that, how can you swim without your legs’, you become more determined to do it all the more.   Some 16 years ago I went into a wheelchair due to spondylitis of the spine leaving me…

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    Swim Buddy Network invades Scotland

    We came….we saw….we swam…we laughed and we had a drink (or two) along the way! It was an absolutely amazing weekend with a landscape that is just breath taking. The sun was out and with the water sparkling that made Loch Lomond even more stunning. Each swim felt incredible, the water was clear and cool…

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    Happy Birthday Swim Buddy Network

    WOW !!!! On 17th February 2020 the Swim Buddy Network celebrated its first birthday If you’d told me this time last year, it would grow to the size and amazing group it has become I wouldn’t have believed you ! If you’re already a member of the group you’ll know my initial thought was to…

  • To sync or swim that is the question?

    Todays guest post is from Kate Davison – Synchronised Swimmer and Swim Buddy Network Member Competition called Synchro World probably around 1996, swimming solo to music from the Fifth Element Many people have asked me “how on earth did you get into sport like synchronised swimming?” It all started when I was around four years old.…

  • The Good Days & The Bad Days

    Most people who know me are probably sick and tired of hearing me talk about swimming… It’s become a bit of an obsession (understatement alert !!).  That being said, there are days when it’s just not quite right and the swim is very..MEH! Now without a doubt, the good days far outweigh the bad days…On…

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