Swimming outdoors is something that I love doing and it helps me manage my long term health conditions.

Swimming has also led me to my career as an Open Water Swim Coach and Swim Teacher.

The benefits of open water swimming are many, however it also poses risk.

A lot of the work I do is around water safety and I have used the invaluable RLSS UK's resources.

The aim of doing this challenge is:

- raise funds for the great work the RLSS UK carries out with regards to water safety
- raise awareness and inspire others to enjoy water safely
- inspire others to get involved in the Make a Splash challenge
- to challenge myself and to raise awareness of swimming with long term health conditions

Look out for my social media posts and please consider donating if you can to this worthy cause. 😊🏊🦭 Vanessa Vajana