Big Ricks Swim Team

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Big Ricks Swim Team Sharing the swim love . 'Big Ricks Swim Team'
are Open Water Swimming Team, we were set up in 2008 in memory of our good friend Mr Mark Rickhuss..

(aka Big Rick )
Over the past 11 years the team have participated in over 50 open water swimming events around the UK and abroad , including 6 English Channel relays
1 - single crossing in 2011
3 double crossings in 2012/13 and 16
1 - 4 way crossing in 2018
1 - all ladies Medley relay 2020

The team also do indoor pool races , plus cycling, running , and triathlon events ,
even climb mountains.! We raise much needed funds for The British Heart Foundation ,Cancer Research UK and breakthrough Brest Cancer . To date team 'Big Ricks' have raised over £100,000
We are always motivated by the memory Mark...!!

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24/10/2026

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British adventurer Karl Bushby says he battled self-doubt to complete a gruelling swim across the English Channel with n...
09/10/2026

British adventurer Karl Bushby says he battled self-doubt to complete a gruelling swim across the English Channel with no training - the final, major hurdle on his 28-year walk across the world.
The former paratrooper set off from Chile, South America, on 1 November 1998 with two self-imposed rules - not to use transport to advance and not to return home to Hull until the journey is complete.
Read more

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq0mezdr0p47o

The adventurer is walking home to Hull after setting off on his global adventure in 1998.

Amazing swimming everyone 👏
09/10/2026

Amazing swimming everyone 👏

07/10/2026
07/10/2026

Our 2027 Bristol Channel Swimming dates are now available to book! 🎉

If you’re planning your challenge for next year, now is the perfect time to get booked in and secure your place before our prices increase.

Don’t leave it until later — get your 2027 Bristol Channel swim booked now! 💪

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