Those that took part in this year’s TenFoot Swim, Trek and FootStep challenges were thanked this week as it was revealed that a whopping £23.800 was raised from the charity fundraising events.

The TenFoot Swim/Trek and FootStep Run presentation 2018 was held at St Brides Hotel and Spa in Saundersfoot on Tuesday night, with the event’s chairman Chris Williams welcoming the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Mr. Aden Brinn JP along with Martyn Williams the Chairman of Saundersfoot Community Council to proceedings.

The guest was former Welsh international rugby player and Ospreys star Ian Gough who also competed in this year’s Tenfoot Swim.

Tenby and Saundersfoot Sailing Clubs, Pembroke Paddlers, Tenby Surf and Rescue and Philip John of Tenby RNLI were also all present, along with Tim Brace and Thom James of FBM Holiday’s and FBM Estate Agents who continue to support this event which allows the organisers to make sure all the competitors money raised goes to charity.

A big thank you was given to the many other sponsors for their continued support.

Chris Williams, Chairman of the TenFoot Swim thanked all the hardworking committee who again came together from two communities to put this charity event on.

Last year’s Swim was a huge success but this year it has moved on leaps and bounds.

The swim in two years has become a significant event on the Pembrokeshire calendar.

This year’s TenFoot Swim has raised an incredible £23.800 which was distributed between the three main charities and the varied safety support.

The three charities benefiting this year were - Wales Air Ambulance, Paul Sartori and the Dai Rees Foundation. Next year’s charities are - Huntington Disease and Bone Cancer Research Trust.

“This event couldn’t go ahead without the safety support crew which help us monitor all the swimmers in the water,” said Chris.

“I would like to thank Martin and Mick from Tenby and Saundersfoot Sailing Clubs, Rob John of Pembroke Paddlers, Emmit and Kevin from Tenby Surf and rescue, Philip John of Tenby RNLI who all do an amazing job all year round.

“Thanks go to David Lewis from Hean Castle Estate, and also a big thank you to Dr Anne Alison and the Cariad team of paramedics. Thank you also to Andrew and Claire for allowing us to host a successful night at St Brides Hotel and Spa,” he continued.

Lastly Chris thanked Andrew from Wiseman’s Bridge Rowing Club and the many numerous volunteer kayakers and marshals who helped on the day.

Next year’s event will start with the FootStep Run on the Friday, July 12, then on the following day, the third TenFoot Swim along with a half swim from Monkstone Beach to Saundersfoot known as the TenFootHalf, will also take place.

A new challenge which is Pembrokeshire’s very first ‘Swim Run’ will also be introduced.