Can you take on the challenge?

This summer people all over the country will be taking part in the Ecover Blue Mile - the mass participation event that encourages the nation to get active and enjoy the natural environment at the same time.

Sea Champions across the UK are busy planning "blue" events. Fancy having a go at kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding? Or perhaps you’d prefer swimming, or surfing, or even walking beside a river? Interested? Then check out www.thebluemile.org and help us raise a target of £50,000 to help protect our seas, shores and wildlife.

You can do anything you like for an Ecover Blue Mile. Sea Champion Hannah Chilton has organised the “March of the Mermaids” along Brighton sea front, and Sea Champions Jane Cummings and Pat O’Connell have just completed a sponsored beach clean and litter survey near Portishead.  You could even hold a Big Blue Day in your work place!

Are you a swimmer? Last year, Sea Champion Karli Drinkwater took part in the Big Sea Swim in Eastbourne raising over £700! Would you like to take part in this year’s Big Sea Swim?

Check back soon for updates on Ecover Blue Mile events organised by fellow Sea Champions.