Kessock Ferry Swim set to return next month raising funds for Highland charity Aban
The Kessock Ferry Swim is set to return for its fourth year.
Taking place on Sunday, July 6, brave participants will be able to swim from South Kessock to North Kessock and back again in aid of the outdoor charity, Aban.
The charity, based in Merkinch, supports young people to have outdoor experiences and in 2024 participants of the Kessock Ferry Swim raised £15,000.
With spots still available for this year’s challenge, people are being encouraged to sign up.
Kate O'Brien, outreach and events lead for Aban said: “I think the challenge of it is why people sign up.
“To get a chance to swim across the iconic piece of water is a great opportunity and it’s a lovely social community event to raise money for local teenagers to get outdoors.”
The event sees safety precautions in place to make sure swimmers are supported, with seven power boats and 25 kayakers.
This year a sauna will be based at South Kessock pier for swimmers to heat up after their gruelling challenge.
Black Isle Brewery will also be on hand to provide refreshments as the event sponsor.
A spokesperson for Black Isle Brewery said: “The driving force behind what we do at Black Isle has always amounted to something much bigger than brewing great beer alone.
“We want to demonstrate that this can be done using naturally grown barley and hops, supporting organic farmers and growers who also care for the environment and their communities.
“We are delighted to be able to support Aban, with whom we share many key values, particularly in our vision for reconnecting young people with nature and the great outdoors.”
Black Isle Brewery will be entering a very slow-paced team, as well as supplying alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers for swimmers and supporters on the day.
As an Invernessian tradition dating back to 1946, participants will have a maximum of one hour in the water.
Raffles prizes will also be available on the day.
