Briton to dare swim around Boracay for seven hours

 A British national is set to do a daring record with his plan to swim around this resort island for seven straight hours.

Richard McCartney said the event to be held on June 12 is meant to raise funds for the benefit of the Philippine Red Cross-Boracay.

"I am planning to swim seven straight hours around the 18.5-kilometer Boracay beach," he said, adding that he is currently undergoing training in preparation for the tilt.

The activity also aims to increase awareness for Boracay youth to participate in the swimming trainings of the Red Cross.

McCartney is a retired private company director in the United Kingdom. He opted to become a resident of Boracay since last year.