About this episode
Vicki embarks on a swim down the River Avon, reflecting on her father's legacy and engaging with local swimming enthusiasts.
Vicki sets out to follow in her father’s footsteps and swim down the River Avon from Bath to Bristol. She is joined on this adventure by her wife Oonagh . Along the way she meets up with her family for some reminiscing about her father, and talks to Johnny Palmer , a passionate swimmer and “disrupter” who inspires and enables many swims around Bristol. We also discuss swimming in the Avon with Luke and Charlie from All-Aboard Watersports who organise swimming in the Bristol docks. Vicki gets help from CK SUP and Paddle at Newbridge outside Bath, and then has a refreshing swim with Bart , one of her father's rowing friends. Becca Drazin from the group Conham Bathing tells us about how much she likes her swim spot on the River Avon. To end we hear a beautiful poem about the river by Mrs Meg Avon . Find out how the swim goes…. Find out more: @swimoutpodcast or swimout.net @johnny palmer @all-aboard watersports @conhambathing @CK Sup &Paddle @mrs_meg_avon
People in this episode
Host: Vicki
Guests: Oonagh, Johnny Palmer, Becca Drazin
Topics covered
- river swimming
- family memories
- adventure
- local swimming culture
- community engagement
- inspiration
Keywords
- River Avon
- swimming
- Bristol
- family
- adventure
- community
- inspiration
- local culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: All-Aboard Watersports, CK SUP and Paddle, Conham Bathing
Places: River Avon, Bath, Bristol
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