Melanie Barratt promotes sea swimming for partially sighted athletes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
- •Barratt won gold medals at the 1996 and 2000 Paralympics.
- •She is also a six-time world champion and triathlon champion.
- •Accessible Waters project focuses on creating safe swimming environments.
- •Guides assist swimmers with navigation and sea conditions.
- •Event took place on June 27 at Sea Lanes in Brighton.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Paralympian wants to break sea swimming barriers
"Two-time gold medallist Melanie Barratt says sea swimming can be "addictive", but poses challenges.
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