A SUPER swimmer from Port Glasgow who is registered blind is taking the plunge to raise money for the charity which is his lifeline.

Paul McNaught, 56, will be covering 50 lengths of the town's pool on April 26 to generate funds for the the Turning Point Scotland Inverclyde service based in Greenock. 

Paul, who lives in Devol, is registered blind in his right eye and has been supported by the team at Turning Point for the last six years. 

His fundraiser for the challenge has already raised almost £1,300. 

Paul says the team at Turning Point give him tremendous help and support. 

He said: "They're brilliant and help me get out and about. 

"I love swimming, keeping fit is my favourite thing about it.

"I'm really looking forward to the fundraiser."

Paul started swimming with the Port Glasgow Otters when he was 12 and stayed with the club for almost 40 years. 

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He goes swimming with his sister Ann twice a week and also does a lot of workouts at home. 

He says he never lets his sight problem hold him back. 

Paul added: "I don't let it stop me. 

"I'll keep going swimming twice a week and building up my fitness before the challenge."

The Turning Point Scotland Inverclyde service provides support to people living with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs. 

Turning Point support practitioner Kim Rodger said the team at the service help Paul by making sure he gets out and about, and also support him in the house. 

All of the money raised through Paul's challenge will be used to support people with a range of different abilities.

Kim says the whole team are very proud of Paul for taking on the epic swim for the cause.

Kim added: "I think it's absolutely magic what he is doing. 

"Paul is always full of energy and has a great outlook on life. 

"He's a very positive person and doesn't let anything hold him back. 

"He's very popular and well-known all over Inverclyde, and people have even been handing money into our office in Greenock for his sponsorship.

"It's a brilliant thing for him to be doing."

To make a pledge to Paul's charity fundraiser visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/paul-mcnaught