On Saturday evening (18th August) Ali Sular aka Mankini Man once again takes to the water off Paignton Pier for the annual Paignton Regatta Round the Pier Swim. Many people will remember his spectacular unveiling last summer as hundreds of onlookers gasped when he galloped off into the sea.
Ali very generously offered to do this to help Linda Vaus raise funds for Sparks (www.sparks.org.uk). Linda ran the London Marathon in April this year in 4hrs 34 mins, which was a huge personal achievement. Her target was £2,000, and due to her husband's ill health she has not had much time to fund raise. Go for it Mankini Man!
Paignton Regatta of course raises many thousands of pounds for local charities including the RNLI and committee members will be circulating around the start line at 5.30pm (the start is at 6pm). Swimmers swim out to sea, around the end of Paignton Pier and then back to the beach. 6th Torbay Scout safety boats and kayaks will be keeping a watchful eye of out intrepid swimmers.
It really is great fun and tends to attract a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters. There are still a few places available and entry forms can be collected from Harbour Sports on Paignton Harbour.
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