On Saturday 11 September 2021,
the Coalie Crawlers swimmers took part in their fourth charity
fundraising swim in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity. All
six swimmers successfully completed the 7.5km sea swim, from
Hayling Island Lifeboat Station down the estuary into the
slipway next to Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club. Weather and
sea conditions were fantastic and each swimmer was greeted at
the finish by staff of the Coal Exchange, family, friends, the
Emsworth fire fighters, local residents and visitors. All were
awarded with a well-deserved medal. However, as always,
the swimmers could not, and would not, have done this challenge
without careful planning, their own kayaker and a group safety
boat all of whom gave up their time voluntarily.
Fundraising continued throughout
the afternoon and evening at the pub with a BBQ and live music.
Fire fighters and local people swam for this local cause. There
was a real community involvement with everything with the food
being donated by the Coal Exchange and live music by Paul and
friends.
A cheque for £781 was presented
to Kerry James, Fundraising Manager, on behalf of the Fire
Fighters charity, on Friday 12 November 2021. She said: “A
massive thank you to everyone involved in making the fourth year
of the charity swim such a success. These past 18 months have
been challenging for everyone in so many ways and there is no
doubt that this donation will go a long way in enabling us to
continue to provide support to those in the fire community that
need our help with mental, physical or social being needs”.
Peter and Dawn welcome you to their traditional pub in the heart
of Emsworth adjacent to the public car park in South Street and
close to the harbour.