Western Solent Swim 2023 Watch this space for details of the Western Solent swim in 2023. You will be taken by boat from Lymington to a point close to The Needles on the Isle of Wight where you will enter the water. You'll swim, following a series of buoys, back to Hurst castle on the south coast. We will then take you back to Lymington by boat. The swim is approximately three miles, depending on tides. Full safety cover will be provided by both kayaks and rigid inflatable boats RiBs. The swim will be tow float compulsory, wetsuits are optional. Deposit with minimum sponsorship will be required to take part. For more information please email Andrew on [email protected]. Supported by: Eastern Solent Swim Other swimming events How we help