The first open water swim I participated in here in the U.K., I have done many more since but it still remains one of my favourites - I keep going back year after year. It’s an early start and I’ve never managed anything other than a fitful nights sleep but it’s always been worth setting my alarm for silly o’clock. The Walk to the start in the dark, the laser beaming down the Henley Regatta course all add to the excitement. Swim course is well marshalled and slapping the board at the finish feels like a pro event. Love it