What is a FART? They are cold water swimmers; the Frensham Aquatic Recreational Team.

The Seaweed FARTS, Sophie, Emma and Genie have just completed a relay Channel swim.

Noni Needs catches up with two of the Seaweed FARTs: Sophie and Emma, just back from their recent Channel relay challenge.

Conditions were far from ideal: 15 hours and 28 mins in 12.8 degree seas and force 5 winds with 4 to 8 ft waves. Hear about their amazing achievement. Excited, elated, pleased and glad for it to be over but eager to get back into cold water.

What is the appeal of Open Water Swimming?

Photo of FARTs in Frensham Ponds by Cath Lowe

What is a FART? They are cold water swimmers; the Frensham Aquatic Recreational Team. The Seaweed FARTS, Sophie, Emma and Genie have just completed a relay Channel swim.
Noni Needs catches up with two of the Seaweed FARTs: Sophie and Emma, just back from their recent Channel relay challenge.
Conditions were far from ideal: 15 hours and 28 mins in 12.8 degree seas and force 5 winds with 4 to 8 ft waves. Hear about their amazing achievement. Excited, elated, pleased and glad for it to be over but eager to get back into cold water.
What is the appeal of Open Water Swimming?
Photo of FARTs in Frensham Ponds by Cath Lowe

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