Escape from Sealand Swim

07/07/2019

Anybody who wants to follow my Humber 2-way Swim can do so here - https://www.facebook.com/Humber-Bridge-two-way-solo-swim-406812003382986/

On 27th July 2019 Richard Royal aims to be the first person to swim the length of the Humber Bridge ... and back.

09/03/2019

For those interested and haven’t seen it elsewhere, here’s a video of the swim -

Outdoor Swimmer Richard Royal becomes the first person ever to swim from the ‘World’s smallest country’ – the Principality of Sealand, located in the North S...

30/08/2018

Absolutely delighted to have been awarded a knighthood by Prince Michael of Sealand in recognition of my swim.

22/08/2018

I went in a surprisingly straight line!

21/08/2018

*picture on right not related to story on left 😂

20/08/2018

He’s landed. Richard Royal completed the first Sealand to mainland swim in 3hrs 29 minutes. Great swim.

20/08/2018

He’s done it! 3h 29min 8s

20/08/2018

Few minutes to arrival!

20/08/2018

LAND IN SiGHT

20/08/2018

20/08/2018

Feed three. All going well. The boat behind is waiting to set sail from Felixstowe but has to wait for Richard. Swimmer power!!!

20/08/2018

Richard is now clear of the shipping lanes (this is the market) and heading towards Felixstowe. Very strong and great progress.