My new Batoko Swimsuit




Hello lovelies!

We've had a mixed bag of weather this week, but on Monday and Tuesday Fiona and I skipped off to the beach after work to make the most of the sun and high tide on Cradle Porth. This was Tuesday's swimming suit, a recent purchase from the eco brand Batoko who recycle plastic to create these eye catching cossies.




You'll find the Puffin swimsuit here. These delightful little sea birds can be seen on the Isles of Scilly at this time of year, although you'll need a boat trip out to the far outcrops of rocks to see them. Seemingly they migrate by late summer, but I'm not sure to where.




As a wild swimmer the state of the sea obviously matters hugely to me; I'm so lucky to swim in these clean, clear waters that surround the Isles of Scilly, but even here we have plastics and other waste wash up on on shores albeit to a much lesser degree than most coasts. Batoko is a small relatively new business who are endeavouring to raise marine awareness and also play a part in regenerating our underwater sealife. Find out more on their website here.




The swimsuit is a great shape with a medium high leg and also a back that covers the dreaded waist roll. The material is firm and very figure flattering. And of course the Puffins are adorable!




Summer has arrived and my daily swims are not the same chilly challenge as they were 6 months ago when I was plunging into the icy sea in my favourite cove. The arrival of some purple jellyfish are another sign that the sea temperature is rising; little purple globe ones and huge lilac ones with long wispy tendrils the same colour as my cossie were wafting about in the tide as we swam out towards the boats this evening.




The odd mild insult is exchanged between photographer and her model.




And this was the post-swim vista as we enjoyed our hot flasks. Tresco island is looking pretty tropical eh?

Anna x

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  1. Yes the looks so amazing! Great idea for a swimsuit! Enjoy the weather!

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    1. Suddenly we're in a heatwave Nancy - long may it continue!

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  2. I love the fun print! I hope you're doing well on your little piece of heaven and are coming out of the pandemic safely! Take care my friend!

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  3. We have puffins on Canada's east coast, maybe they migrate all the way across the North Atlantic?

    Regardless, I LOVE this cute suit! How nice that it's made from recycled plastic AND it's an awesome print!

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    1. Fancy that! Maybe they do.

      I'm delighted with this cossie - it's such a lovely print x

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  4. What a striking swimsuit Anna; very different; I love it! X

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    1. Cheers Phyl! It's a super swimsuit and really sleek in the water too x

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