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Small fish in a BIG pond 2?!

With less than a week before I attempt to swim a mile in the open water of the North Sea; I’m hoping I have done enough to get me to the finish line! The last few weeks have flown by here at the Scottish Dolphin Centre, with lots of visitors coming to see the amazing wildlife we have at Spey Bay. It’s been fantastic to see so many people excited about watching out for whales and dolphins and we have been rewarded with some truly fabulous sightings!! Including glimpses of some very tiny calves!

The window of opportunity to get out in the open water has not been as much as I had hoped but I’ve been having regular trips to the pool and enjoying jogs out on the reserve; which has helped tremendously with my species ID! Despite the odd occasion of a tender calf muscle, I have been on the whole more than happy with the results of all this exercise. I hope I will be spurred on to keep it up after!

I’m really looking forward to getting out there in the water and up against the elements. It’s going to be a fantastic day with lots of people taking part; some even brave enough to swim without a wetsuit! I will, however be more than happy if I complete the swim and manage to raise some money for WDC (https://www.justgiving.com/ruthclark). I am very grateful for all the support and well-wishing I have received so far. I will keep you informed as to the outcome of the day!!  Wish me luck!