NEW SWIM

May 2022, Oli will attempt a world-record nonstop swim around the entire Island of Grand Cayman.

“Plastic pollution is widespread, and I have an overwhelming urge to do as much as I can to clean it up and implement change.

This year’s swim will be aimed at raising awareness about the devastating impact we are having on the planet.” – Oly Rush

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This year’s CHALLENGE 2022

In May 2022, Oliver Rush will attempt a world-record nonstop swim around the entire Island of Grand Cayman. His feat aims to raise awareness to combat plastic pollution.

In partnership, Plastic Free Cayman & Project Planet will host a series of community events leading up to the record-breaking swim.

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Previous Coverage

Last years #swimjurassic was covered by many media outlets including… BBC Radio Solent, various newspapers and on BBC South Today.

Interviews can be found on Oly’s instagram page _projectplanet_ or by searching online for #swimjurassic

Isle of White Swim 2021#swimIOWplasticfight

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Oly Rush Completes Isle of Wight Circumnavigation Swim

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Oliver ‘Oly’ Rush completed a 96.6 km circumnavigation charity swim around the Isle of Wight off the southern coast of England on August 22nd – 23rd in 15 hours 9 minutes, smashing the current wetsuit record held by Scott Dawson by over 10 hours. “My motivation is a shared love for the ocean and a passion to protect it from our convenient plastic-wrapped lifestyle. Plastic pollution is huge issue and we all need to take responsibility ...

Read More: https://www.openwaterswimming.com/oly-rush-completes-isle-of-wight-circumnavigation-swim/

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WORLD RECORD BROKEN (SMASHED)

A little under a week ago Oly Rush aka _projectplanet_ completed his quest of swimming around the Isle of Wight with the aim to break the record whilst raising money and awareness about plastic pollution in our oceans.

Oly said “Sub-26 hours is what I am aiming for, but it would be nice to do it in under 24. Who knows – the ocean is going to decide.

Oly smashed that record by over 10 hours by completing the swim in 15 hours and 9 minutes.

With his wingman top.down.kayak.challenge beside him on a kayak, awesome nav work by brianthompsonsailing and previous record holder Scott Dawson around, it proved to make the perfect team as well as drsophiebostock (also kayak) turnthetidecornwall bigoceansmallboat kgeorgebailey (media) and myself doing what we could on the Rib and yacht plus a few more too.

This write up does not justify what he did or my emotions about this achievement. Well done mate 👏

You can still donate to the cause on his bio.

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Thank you portland_marina we had an amazing time! sarah_beach_life loved the sailing! Great to see _projectplanet_ and cleanjurassiccoast beachbuddy10 after the crazy early hours of Tuesday morning! Honestly what an amazing group of positive outdoor loving people! So proud to call you all friends!! Can’t wait to catch up soon! #swimiowplasticfight ⁣
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I really can’t get across how totally amazing the last few days have been. An absolute privilege to have such an incredible crew out on the water. Not to mention the support at the start and finish! Scott Dawson @scottdawsonswim I am so very glad I was mad enough to think it was possible, and you and Brian @brianthompsonsailing were willing to put such a huge effort in to give me a shot at it. The professionalism from you both was clear from the start and i am forever grateful. The team out on the water were out of this world, you made me smile the whole way round and I just want to do it all over again! The fundraiser is flying and I want to thank you all for your generosity. (Search ‘plasticfight’ on justgiving to donate) There are so many caring, compassionate people out there and you’ve made this more successful than I could have ever dreamed. We have (to be confirmed by Guinness) set a new world record time and hopefully planted a good few seeds of change along the way🙏 @cleanjurassiccoast @drsophiebostock @beach_clean_dorset @craigpdooley @turnthetidecornwall @bigoceansmallboat @elizabethmills7894 @beachbuddy10 @kgeorgebailey @leecooperphotography @sports_utility_cardigan @tesscox1502 @lordgreenofstur @gillgreen2121 Dad, Spod, Will, Anna, Tim and sooooo many more thank you so bloody much! Where shall we swim around next?! Huge thanks to @reversenaturecbd @decathlonuk 🤙 #swimiowplasticfight #ultraswim #marathonswimmer #veganswimmer #plantpower #plantpowered #veganultraswimmer #microplastics #nurdles #iow #reducereuserecycle #mindfulness #conciousness #conciousliving #endperiodplastic #isleofwightswimming #saveourseas #oceanadvocate #oceanwarrior #beachclean #plasticsea #plasticseas #_projectplanet_ #protecttheocean #noplanetb #vegan #plantbased #sustainablerevolution #wavesofchange

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Jurassic Coast Swim 2020 #swimjurassic

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Very lucky and honoured to be supported by @snuggwetsuits for my #swimIOWplasticfight Malcolm and his team have been making custom, tailor made wetsuits longer than I’ve been on this planet (although you wouldn’t believe it as he doesn’t look old enough!)the service they provide is second to none. The wetsuits I have from last years #swimjurassic are still going strong an have covered a huge distance, over 1000kms! My body shape has changed since last year and to maximise my chance of a successful swim and a world record i will need the best of the best…. @snuggwetsuits Thank you for supporting this swim and helping us raise awareness and essential funds to continue the fight against plastic pollution. 💪🙌 note: yes I’m wearing a disposable face mask it’s the only one I had in the van, it’s been with me a while! #snuggwetsuits #wetsuit #swimiowplasticfight #pooleharbour #ultraswim #marathonswimmer #veganswimmer #plantpower #plantpowered #veganultraswimmer #microplastics #reducereuserecycle #mindfulness #conciousness #conciousliving #endperiodplastic #isleofwightswimming #saveourseas #oceanadvocate #beachclean #plasticsea #plasticseas #_projectplanet_ #protecttheocean #noplanetb #vegan #plantbased #sustainablerevolution

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Chit chat!. Sorry Roy but I love that pic 😂 @cleanjurassiccoast @top.down.kayak.challenge . I wasn’t going to post this, it’s a bit ‘look at me’ 😂 but I was pretty nervous before hand and i think it went ok in the end so relieved I guess! have a listen if you have a spare 8 mins, or don’t 😂. Some interesting pics to look at if you get bored of my voice 🙈 #swimjurassic #swimiowplasticfight #oceanstoearth #cleanjurassiccoast #microplastics #nurdles #biobeads #flotsamandjetsam #slowtheflow #chapmanspool #plasticalternatives #dorsetcoast #reducereuserecycle #mindfulness #conciousness #saveourocean #saveourseas #oceanadvocate #beachclean #plasticsea #plasticalternative #_projectplanet_ #protecttheocean #protecttheplanet #noplanetb #vegan #plantbased #sustainablerevolution #fishinggear

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Hard to reach beach rubbish...we’re coming for you 👊👊👊 She’s on the water!!! This is where some of your incredible donations from last years #swimjurassic have been spent. @cleanjurassiccoast now have the tools to get into even the trickiest to reach spots. And a hugeeeee thanks to @portland_marina and @marinepowerservicing @weareboatfolk for hooking it up with an epic little outboard!! 🤩 watch this space! Plant power supplied by @_humanfood_ 💪💙 #cleanjurassiccoast #oceanplastic #oceanplastics #microplastics #nurdles #biobeads #slowtheflow #dorsetcoast #reducereuserecycle #mindfulness #conciousness #conciousconsumer #conciousliving #endperiodplastic #saveourocean #saveourseas #oceanadvocate #oceanwarrior #beachclean #plasticsea #plasticseas #savetheplanet #protecttheocean #protecttheplanet #noplanetb #vegan #plantbased #sustainablerevolution

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Here she is!

The Clean Jurassic Coast boat had its maiden voyage today.

A massive thank you to portland_marina weareboatfolk and marinepowerservicing for this lovely and efficient Yamaha. Thanks to them we have this engine on loan but some fundraising in the summer at their Berth Holders party should cover the cost of it. Any shortfall will be paid by us of course.

Why petrol and not electric? Quite simply - range and power. This boat has a 700kg payload capacity and electric outboard just aren't quite there yet for the missions we will be doing.

This is the start of a beautiful collaboration between Portland Marina and Clean Jurassic Coast CIC. Together we will be constantly keeping the Jurassic Coast as clean as we can. Together we will remove as much marine plastic and other waste from the environment, educate boat owners and fishermen and make the area a better and safer place for the local wildlife. We already picked up a few bits on the maiden voyage, including a bone wrapped in fishing line. 😳

The boat was bought with the money raised from #swimjurassic last summer. That was when _projectplanet_ swam and I kayaked the Jurassic Coast and beyond - a distance of 100 miles. Now we have this engine we can really hit the hard to reach places and clean up.

Clean Jurassic Coast literally is powered by kindness.

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