A Celebration of Courage, Community and the Sea
A special signed limited edition print created by Cornish artist John Dyer to celebrate the 2026 RNLI Castle to Castle Swim from Falmouth to St Mawes. ‘A Sea of Swimmers, Castle to Castle’captures the excitement, colour and community spirit of one of Cornwall’s best-loved charity sea swims.
As part of this partnership, RNLI supporters can use the exclusive code provided in the official RNLI email to receive 10% off. For every print purchased using the RNLI supporter code, the John Dyer Gallery will donate 10% of the sale to the RNLI and its lifesaving work.
Each signed limited edition print is produced using museum-quality giclée printing with archival inks on heavyweight, textured fine art paper, offering exceptional colour, detail and longevity to be enjoyed for generations.
A special signed limited edition print created by Cornish artist John Dyer to celebrate the 2026 RNLI Castle to Castle Swim from Falmouth to St Mawes. ‘A Sea of Swimmers, Castle to Castle’captures the excitement, colour and community spirit of one of Cornwall’s best-loved charity sea swims.
As part of this partnership, RNLI supporters can use the exclusive code provided in the official RNLI email to receive 10% off. For every print purchased using the RNLI supporter code, the John Dyer Gallery will donate 10% of the sale to the RNLI and its lifesaving work.
Each signed limited edition print is produced using museum-quality giclée printing with archival inks on heavyweight, textured fine art paper, offering exceptional colour, detail and longevity to be enjoyed for generations.
Cornish artist John Dyer captures the joy, energy and community spirit of one of Cornwall’s most uplifting charity events in A Sea of Swimmers, Castle to Castle. This vibrant, unframed, signed, limited edition print celebrates the much-loved RNLI Castle to Castle swim, with swimmers crossing the sparkling waters from Falmouth to St Mawes in a glorious spectacle of colour, courage and coastal life.
The scene is alive with movement. Red swim hats dot the Carrick Roads like confetti on the water, while RNLI safety boats, sailing boats, ferries, kayaks and seabirds bring the whole event vividly to life. Spectators cheer from the shoreline, the finish arch waits on the beach, and the two castles stand proudly across the bay, anchoring the painting in this iconic Cornish setting.
John Dyer’s joyful use of colour perfectly suits the atmosphere of the event. Turquoise seas, cobalt skies, striped sails, and cheering figures combine to create a print full of optimism, celebration and Cornish character. It is a wonderful choice for anyone who loves Falmouth, St Mawes, open-water swimming, the RNLI, sailing, coastal living or the spirit of community events by the sea.
This highly collectable print is limited to just 50 signed prints, making it a special opportunity to acquire a rare edition by one of Cornwall’s best-loved artists. Full of sunshine, movement and meaning, A Sea of Swimmers, Castle to Castle brings the colour and atmosphere of a memorable Cornish day into your home.
| Description | Unframed Signed Limited Edition Print |
| Artist | Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968) |
| Paper type | Archival matte textured watercolour paper. Heavyweight paper, approx 300gsm |
| Signed by the Artist | Signed by John Dyer |
| Number of prints in the edition | 50 signed & numbered prints |
| Print process | Premium Quality Fine art Giclée Print. Produced to exacting standards by the artists using the highest possible quality printing technology. |
| Medium | UV-resistant archival ink creates vibrant, rich colours and maximum longevity of up to 200+ years in ideal conditions. As with all pieces of art, please avoid hanging in direct sunlight if possible. |
| Paper size | 432mm x 559mm I 17" x 22" |
| Image size | 389mm x 389mm I 15.3" x 15.3" |
Each signed limited edition print is produced using museum-quality giclée printing with archival inks on heavyweight textured fine art paper. The result is exceptional colour, detail and longevity, created to be enjoyed for generations.
Each signed limited edition print is produced using museum-quality giclée printing with archival inks on heavyweight textured fine art paper. The result is exceptional colour, detail and longevity, created to be enjoyed for generations.
10% from every sale of this signed limited edition print will be donated to the RNLI.
Your purchase helps celebrate the Castle to Castle Swim while supporting vital lifesaving work around Cornwall’s coastline.
This artwork is available as a strictly limited edition of just 50 signed and numbered prints worldwide.
A highly collectable celebration of one of Cornwall’s most inspiring sea swimming events.
Painted by renowned Cornish artist John Dyer to capture the atmosphere, colour and excitement of the Castle to Castle Swim.
Filled with swimmers, sailing boats and RNLI rescue craft, the painting celebrates Cornwall’s unique maritime spirit.
Your signed limited edition print will be carefully prepared and shipped worldwide from the John Dyer Gallery in Cornwall.
Museum-quality fine art printing and free global delivery are included with every order.
John Dyer is one of Cornwall’s most celebrated contemporary artists and is widely regarded as one of Britain’s leading maritime celebration painters. For more than thirty years, his vibrant paintings have captured the energy, colour and spirit of Cornwall’s coastline, harbours, sailing events and community celebrations.
His work has become closely associated with the sea and coastal life, from major Tall Ships residencies and international sailing events to paintings celebrating swimmers, harbours, beaches and the unique culture of Cornwall’s maritime communities. As Artist in Residence for the Eden Project and through his global environmental art projects, John Dyer’s paintings have inspired audiences worldwide with their optimism, movement and joyful use of colour.
‘A Sea of Swimmers, Castle to Castle’ continues this tradition, celebrating the remarkable RNLI charity swim between Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle. Filled with swimmers, sailing boats, rescue craft and the beauty of the Carrick Roads, the painting captures both the excitement of the event and the enduring connection between Cornwall, the sea and the RNLI.
John Dyer’s paintings are collected internationally and are held in public and private collections around the world.
John Dyer is one of Cornwall’s most celebrated contemporary artists and is widely regarded as one of Britain’s leading maritime celebration painters. For more than thirty years, his vibrant paintings have captured the energy, colour and spirit of Cornwall’s coastline, harbours, sailing events and community celebrations.
His work has become closely associated with the sea and coastal life, from major Tall Ships residencies and international sailing events to paintings celebrating swimmers, harbours, beaches and the unique culture of Cornwall’s maritime communities. As Artist in Residence for the Eden Project and through his global environmental art projects, John Dyer’s paintings have inspired audiences worldwide with their optimism, movement and joyful use of colour.
‘A Sea of Swimmers, Castle to Castle’ continues this tradition, celebrating the remarkable RNLI charity swim between Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle. Filled with swimmers, sailing boats, rescue craft and the beauty of the Carrick Roads, the painting captures both the excitement of the event and the enduring connection between Cornwall, the sea and the RNLI.
John Dyer’s paintings are collected internationally and are held in public and private collections around the world.
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