A recent BBC South report highlighted a standout story from within the Bluefins community. At 49, Bluefins Masters swimmer Martin Bennell has qualified for the GB Aquatics Championships in the 50m breaststroke, returning to national competition for the first time in 26 years. His last appearance came in 2000. Next month, he will race alongside the country’s best, including Olympic champion Adam Peaty.

Keeping teenagers engaged in swimming is one of the biggest challenges across the sport. National research consistently shows high dropout rates during the mid-teens, with many swimmers stepping away from the sport due to pressure, school commitments, or loss of enjoyment. Against this backdrop, Bluefins has achieved something rare: five consecutive years of growth in our 15+ age group. From 2021 to 2025, our senior swimmers have risen from 27 to 58.

Bluefins Masters has built a reputation for setting standards that extend beyond competition results alone. Across multiple seasons, swimmers have delivered performances that have translated into record-breaking achievements at British, European and World Masters level. ​ The club holds a growing collection of British, European and World Records, achieved across individual events and relay teams. These records span mixed, men’s and women’s categories and reflect depth acros

Bluefins Masters has built a reputation for setting standards that extend beyond competition results alone. Across multiple seasons, swimmers have delivered performances that have translated into record-breaking achievements at British, European and World Masters level. ​ The club holds a growing collection of British, European and World Records, achieved across individual events and relay teams. These records span mixed, men’s and women’s categories and reflect depth acros

The British Swimming Masters Decathlon measures all-round Masters performance across a full season. Points are awarded for contribution across strokes, distances and age groups. Success depends on depth, consistency and sustained participation. Women’s Masters Decathlon — 2025 🥇 Basingstoke Bluefins Swimming Club Champions — 25,098 points