“I loved the camaraderie, with people cheering on everyone, even at 2am. The people (staff and swimmers) were all so lovely and it's such an incredible community to be part of - watching everyone going in for that last hour made me emotional! The night swims were my favourite moment as it was so magical and unlike anything I'd ever done before”

It felt like a swimming festival, like a Glastonbury with open water rather than bands. The community spirit really made it something special and all level waters staff really made it an event I’m looking forward to doing each year

I’ve completed in events all around the world. Last couple of years I’ve started doing my own thing as it’s all become corporate nonsense and decided not to do ‘events’ anymore.

We decided to come swim this weekend as a bi of fun but I wasn’t really looking forward to it if I’m honest. However, I bloody loved it. Without doubt the best organised event I have done. You make it simple, effective, enjoyable and meanigful. You should all be proud.

The atmosphere was brilliant. The event itself is unique in being a personal/team endurance challenge rather than about speed or distance and although a few teams clearly wanted it to be competitive, the LW team was fantastic in promoting the inclusive, not a race message. The night time swims really are so special but also getting to swim as a team together was brilliant.

The event weekend was such a joy to be a part of - seeing all these people come together to do something uplifting and for such an amazing cause creates the best buzz. It's so relaxed and easy going, everyone knows where to be and when, and it all just runs so smoothly. Sitting on the benches having a coffee after a 4-5am swim had to be the highlight.