Stuart became involved with Stockport SC in the early 1970’s when his daughter and son both joined the Club and served as a taxi driver taking them to and from training sessions.

In 1979, being unable to swim, his daughter finally taught him to swim. Shortly after learning to swim, Stuart joined the Club to become member of the newly formed Adult section of the Club and in 1984 became the Coach for the adult group and has remained in this position to the present day.

Stuart organises three competitive events for the adult group, which being handicapped, allows all members of the group to have a fair chance of winning a trophy and additionally allows the members to monitor their performance over the years. The group has steadily grown over the years to a register of 23 members the youngest at 17 and the eldest at 65. The group are encouraged to enter master events and have in recent years have represented the club in open water swimming.

Stuart, himself, competes in open water events (non wetsuit) and has swum a total of 391 miles since he took up open water swimming, entering distances from one mile to six mile swims. For the last three years, he has competed in the two mile Derwentwater swim at Keswick and has been place in each event and first place in 2011.

His most notable swim was as a member of an English Channel, France to England, relay team, completing the crossing in a time of 13hrs.