THE DAILY ITINERARY INCLUDED AN EARLY MORNING SWIM BEFORE BREAKFAST (EVEN BEFORE COFFEE!) TO WAKE US ALL UP AND GET US READY FOR MORE EXCITEMENT AND WONDER TO COME
Images: Rex Sircus
Within minutes of setting off on board the MV Cuma from Miavaig harbour on the Isle of Lewis, what had been a random group of swimmers quickly became friends. As we shared our swimming experience with each other, any anxieties I’d had about sharing a small space slipped away. The encouraging and inclusive ethos set the tone for the holiday. I made new swimmy friends in one of the most beautiful places in the world. The MV Cuma was perfect for setting out across the Atlantic waves to search for lost tales of eerie waters less travelled. As a former research vessel it is basic but cosy and holds an air of adventure in its sturdy frame.