This is a collection of stories from past swimmers who have achieved or attempted any number of different open water swimming feats in Lake Geneva. The opinions and views expressed in these stories belong entirely to the authors. The LGSA holds no responsibility for any advice offered or suggested.
‘Swim for where?” This is the question I most often hear when I tell people about what we’ve done. Is it surprising? Not really. Does it bother me? Not in the slightest. On the contrary, starting a conversation about West Papua is the whole point.
Read MoreThe lure of a long swim had been hanging over me for many years. The lure of the Channel however, not so much. The chance to swim a relay the length of Lake Geneva at 70km had other challenges but appealed as it was slightly easier to prepare for and enter. Endurance and lack of sleep being the key issues.
Read MoreIt was the 27th August 2015. I was on another packed and sweltering train home from the City (of London) to home. As usual
Read MoreIf you use warm liquid feeds, invest in a stainless steel 3 liter thermos that you can fill. For us this lasts 6 hours and keeps the team from constantly having to
Read MoreLa traversée à la nage du lac Léman entre Villeneuve et Genève (80km) ! En 1986, le Nyonnais Alain Charmey est le 1er à réussir cet exploit. Merci aux archives de la RTS.
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