Al Mennie

Al Mennie is an international big wave surfer, performer and black belt in Krav Maga. In December 2023, he set up the successful campaign ‘Swim Through Darkness’ to raise awareness of depression, suicide and inter-generational trauma, in which he swims parallel to the shore off the north coast of Ireland at night. Al has helped rescue many people from the sea and he has 20 years’ experience as a motivational speaker. He has appeared on The One Show and in The Times, The Guardian, the Daily Mirror, Outsider magazine and more.

For more information, see almennie.me