Downstream

plunged into the chilly
Thames Estuary,’ reported
the local press on the swim’s
second anniversary. ‘The
Chalkwell Redcaps open-
water swimming club proved
they were made of tough stuff
by braving the icy waters.’
Sixteen members met
opposite the Arches café on
Westcliff-on-Sea seafront for
the charity challenge, ‘hardy
members managed to stay in
the water for several minutes