More than 90 people took to the water at Beau Sejour and collectively crossed the £4,000 mark within the first hour.
‘I think we’re ahead of the game, it’s looking good so far — we’ve got our fingers crossed that we’re on schedule,’ said organising committee chairman John Stuart.
‘It depends on the generosity of local people. The island has a generous population and they are generous with their time.’
The committee hope to surpass £25,000 raised and have their eyes set on the £65,000 mark. This year's main beneficiary is St John Ambulance.
The event, organised jointly by the Lions Club of Guernsey and Guernsey Round Table, has been running for 49 years, with the first staged soon after Beau Sejour opened.
‘It’s one of those things that has got into the Guernsey consciousness,’ Mr Stuart said.
‘My daughter has swam in it, now my grandchildren have swam it.
'You get all sorts, families and friends with young children. It’s all about having fun and raising money for the main beneficiary.’
The swimarathon has also been touring the schools – yesterday, 60 pupils at Les Beaucamps took part, and today St Sampson’s High School will dive in. Le Murier students are set to spend six continuous hours in the water.
The event finishes at noon on Sunday.
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