Bass Rock Relay 2026
Bass Rock Relay 2026
EDINBURGH - NORTH BERWICK
SCOTLAND
Team Relay Challenge
8 swimmers
8 miles
Open Water
Meet our Pilot Relay Team 2026
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Rachael
EVENT ORGANISER/ SWIMMER
“This event has evolved from personal experience, pushing myself out of my comfort zone, which ultimately helped me to overcome life-changing circumstances and restore self-belief. I couldn’t have done this without support around me. When you have a team that believes in you, even in the moments you doubt yourself, the outcomes of this support and your resilience can be life-changing.”
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Gordon
SWIMMER
“Every year, I need a goal to stay motivated. The gym isn’t for me, I need the open water and the history that comes with it.
I am really looking forward to the Bass Rock swim as its been on my list for a while, I hope Rachael has organised a clear sky and flat sea for the event!”
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Olivia
SWIMMER
“I am not a swimmer but I love sport and I love a challenge.
After reading about Rachael’s accident, her recovery and seeing her go on to swim 17km in open water, I was left truly inspired. I knew I had to get involved as soon as she launched the relay.
I can’t wait to get in the water and be a part of it!”
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Alex
SWIMMER
“I signed up to this swim relay because if it leads to even one more person being able to enjoy the open water, and find an outlet that I have through swimming, then it will have been a success!” -
Chris
SWIMMER
“Having only taken up swimming properly in the past few years, taking part in the Bass rock swim sounded like a great way to build up my confidence in open water & doing it alongside some nice people always helps as well!”
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Ashley
SWIMMER
“I’ve always believed in leaning into things that scare you and there’s something really exciting about swimming around such an iconic part of the East Coast like the Bass Rock!”
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Leigh-Anne
SWIMMER
“Swimming has always been my ‘go to’ sport, you can’t beat swimming outside with friends on a lovely (or not so lovely!) day. I love the inclusivity of this sport and think the bass rock challenge will be a fun day out!”
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Simon
SWIMMER
“I love an annual sporting challenge so when I saw Rachael was looking for volunteers to join her swim pilot I jumped at the chance!”
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Charlotte
HYPE-WOMAN
“Participating in sporting challenges has always been a passion of mine - as a keen long distance runner, I know the power of having a hype team behind you, and I can’t wait to cheerlead from the boat for the We Swim event!
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David Furley
PHOTOGRAPHER
“I love photographing people pushing their limits, and this relay has everything; teamwork, the raw emotion of a serious physical challenge and the stunning setting in the Firth of Forth. Shooting from the boat is also a new challenge for me as a photographer, one I can't wait to rise to. I'm really excited to be part of the team and to capture the feeling of the day.”
You can find his work on instagram @david.furley
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“The support and encouragement everyone gave each swimmer entering the water was amazing, open water swimming is different to every person and I am sure a few demons were fought during our trip”
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"I joined as a solo swimmer for 1 of the 8 legs, I came away with 7 new friends and an amazing shared experience!"
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"A truly memorable, unique and unforgettable day. Perfectly organised. It was swell!"
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"A boating highlight for me! I'm in awe of all of you!"
Our Skipper, Fergus
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"10/10 would go again!"
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OUR VISION
We Swim Relays is being piloted with the long-term aim of becoming a sponsored, charitable open-water challenge for adults and young people who have faced life changing circumstances. We’re currently exploring opportunities with potential sponsors and supporters who would like to be involved from the beginning and help shape its future.
If you’re interested in supporting this cause or discussing sponsorship opportunities, we would love to hear from you!