Sheppey Channel Champions
6 Swimmers – 1 Cross Channel Swim
In August 2026, Heidi, Rachel, Sue, Emily, Teresa, and Laura will swim the English Channel in a relay from Dover to Calais to raise money for SwimTayka.
Drowning is a silent epidemic, claiming an estimated 236,000 lives every year—many of them children. It is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death worldwide. These are wasted lives and preventable deaths.
SwimTayka provides free swimming lessons and drowning prevention education to underprivileged children living along the Earth’s open waters: rivers, lakes, and oceans.
SwimTayka’s objective is the advancement of health and the saving of lives through the provision of swimming lessons for children, as well as teaching and training in all aspects of water safety.
Fundraising Totals
- Team Total 45%
- Heidi 97%
- Rachel 28%
- Sue 24%
- Emily 30%
- Teresa 30%
- Laura 63%
You can find the teams individual JustGiving links below by their photos. You can also donate to the team as a whole using the button below and the donation will be split evenly between the team.
Team donations are being collected by Wild Selkie Wellbeing on behalf to the team.
Meet The Team
Heidi
Rachel
Sue
Emily
Laura
Theresa
Upcoming Fundraising Events
Family Fun Race Night
Come and join the Sheppey Channel Champions for a fun, interactive charity Race Night — perfect for the whole family!
Sheerness East Working Men’s Club
23rd May
6pm – 6:30 start
What makes this night special?Your little ones won’t just be watching… they can BE the jockeys!
Get involved, cheer each other on, and be part of the action!
Food available
Raffle prizes to be won
£5 per person over 18+ £1 betting for added funAll money raised goes to SwimTayka, helping provide swimming lessons and water safety education to children who need it most 
Bring the family, bring your energy, and let’s make it a night to remember!
To book your spot email [email protected]