Season 1 · Episode 1241
S1 Ep1241: Melanie Barrat set to be the first blind woman to swim the channel!
RNIB - See Sport Differently · RNIB Connect Radio
May 25, 202212m 50s
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Show Notes
Paralympic champion Melanie Barratt is hoping to become the first blind woman to cross the English Channel solo. She won't be taking to the high seas until 2024 but there is a lot of training, and a few lakes and locks to conquer along the way. Ellie caught up with Melanie to find out about the training, the inspiration and her new initiative which could help you get into cold water swimming.
To follow Melanie's journey you can find her on Facebook, just search for 'Against the tide - blind wild swimming'. You can find her on Instagram @blind_girl_swims
To join the new group matching up experienced cold water swimmers with a blind or partially sighted person wanting to give it a try, search for 'blind swim buddies' on Facebook.
Inage shows: Melanie smiling in the sea, with the cost in the background and her goggles on her head.
To follow Melanie's journey you can find her on Facebook, just search for 'Against the tide - blind wild swimming'. You can find her on Instagram @blind_girl_swims
To join the new group matching up experienced cold water swimmers with a blind or partially sighted person wanting to give it a try, search for 'blind swim buddies' on Facebook.
Inage shows: Melanie smiling in the sea, with the cost in the background and her goggles on her head.