More than 40 swimmers made a splash as they took part in the 13th Isle of Wight charity Solent Swim.

Setting off from Hurst Castle to Colwell Bay, swimmers were escorted by volunteer kayakers, a flotilla of small boats and Freshwater Independent Lifeboat crews.

This year's swim was held on Sunday, August 27.

A total of 43 swimmers took part and were cheered on by family, friends and supporters as they arrived on the slipway in Colwell.

Kim Jennings, from East Cowes, took part in the event for the first time. She said: “An absolutely magnificent swim and event! Thank you to everyone who made this day so special. Congratulations to everyone!"

Isle of Wight County Press: Kayaker perspective by David Worthington.Kayaker perspective by David Worthington. (Image: David Worthington)

West Wight Sports and Community Centre manager Clare Griffin thanked everyone who made the swim possible: “Thank you to the 32 kayakers, boat crews, Freshwater Lifeboat, Captains Cabin, Yarmouth Harbour, Needles Pleasure Cruises, Blackhouse Quay Aggregates and all the beach crews - we couldn't do it without you.”

The Solent Swim event is the main fundraiser for the centre, which relies on grants, donations and fundraising to provide sport, wellbeing and social activities for the community.

Now in its 13th year, over 450 people have swum the Solent, raising over £240,000 for the charity.