mattnewburyMay 18 minSwimming to Freedom In September 2023, I set out with my friend Queenie in an attempt to swim from Robben Island to Cape Town, a swim of nearly five miles...
mattnewburyJan 294 minThe Italian Job A legendary swim across the Straight of Messina, between the island of Sicily and the Italian mainland. I love a swim with a legend...
mattnewburySep 14, 20222 minThe Harry Potter SwimFor a wild swim with added enchantment, what about a spell in The Black Lake from the Harry Potter films and in the shadow of Hogwarts?...
mattnewburyAug 8, 20222 minLegendary Swims in CyprusCyprus is known as the playground of the gods and there are quite a few legends associated with the many swim spots found across the...