| OLDFLAME | Model swimming around Florida, a former lover (3,5) |
| BLUEFLAG | Beluga swimming around Florida - it's a sign of a clean beach (4,4) |
| CORALSEA | Orc swimming around with a seal in these waters |
| SEATROUT | Fish are stout swimming around (3,5) |
| DRIPPING | So wet, swimming around end of pier |
| INFLUENT | Tributary of Lune fit for swimming around noon (8) |
| NONSENSE | Son seen swimming around Nessie's head? Rubbish! (8) |
| PRIMATES | Apes, for example, pirates swimming around bow of merchantman (8) |
| BLESSYOU | Expression of gratitude boy uses, swimming around lake (5,3) |
| DARKNESS | Drake swimming around new ship in the gloom (8) |
| GUERNSEY | Guy seen swimming around river in island near France (8) |
| BASCULES | Seal cubs swimming around parts of Tower Bridge? |
| SNORKELS | Breathing aids, no less, when swimming around outside of rock |
| CHUTZPAH | Audacity of chap swimming around shack close to Ritz (8) |
| ASISEEIT | In my opinion, it's easiest swimming around current? (2,1,3,2) |
| DRAFTY | Day and year around simple vessel affected by currents around Florida |
| WAFFLE | A few out around Florida for breakfast (6) |
| EXPRESS | Hug from a former lover, say (7) |
| AXE | Cancel a former lover coming back (3) |
| PICKAXE | Tool to select before a former lover turns up? (7) |