Melanie Barratt promotes sea swimming for partially sighted athletes

Melanie Barratt, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, shared her passion for sea swimming during an event at Sea Lanes in Brighton on June 27. She discussed the challenges faced by partially sighted swimmers in open water, emphasizing the addictive nature of the experience. Barratt, the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel, highlighted her use of radio headsets to navigate. The Accessible Waters project aims to create a safer environment for blind swimmers with knowledgeable guides to assist in understanding sea conditions.

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