Cyprus: Bay 2 Bay swim brings personnel together

The annual Bay 2 Bay swimming contest has taken place in Episkopi.

Nearly 130 swimmers took part in the contest this year, from across the British Forces Cyprus community.

The competitors swam one nautical mile from Lemmings Beach to Tunnel Beach.

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Both first and second place went to women this year, with RAF’s Claire Weston reaching the finish line in 26 minutes and 44 seconds.