By Isle of Wight Observer
Wight Tri member Annette Hickman teamed up with her nieces, Sophie and Sam, to take on this year’s Bournemouth Pier-to-Pier Swim as the newly formed S.A.S (Sea, Sweat and Sass) squad.
After a lengthy safety briefing and warm-up on the beach in the summer heat, the trio were eager to get into the water for the 1.4-mile (2.25km) challenge.
Once the swim got under way, conditions proved enjoyable despite a slight tide, and the family maintained a strong pace throughout. Annette experienced a minor cramp close to the finish but was already making her way out of the sea by then.
The S.A.S team completed the swim in 59 minutes.
The challenge also helped raise more than £1,300 for the British Heart Foundation.