Monthly Archives: August 2012

Sun is coming up

We can see her clearly now vs just the flashing green light.

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First feed

First feed went well. Stroke rate is 63. She looks great and was excited to get going when she first jumped in. It’s still dark out here. More photos when we can get better shots.

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She is heading in

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Today is the day

Eric the boat captain says we are going

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3:30 a.m. BST/10:30 a.m. Start EDT

I just heard from Eric and we are meeting him at the boat at 3:30 a.m.  Assuming no fog or other issues, I will likely start swimming around 4:00 a.m. tomorrow morning (11:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday night). There is … Continue reading

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Take Two

When we left Dover Harbor this morning to head to the start, it was a bit foggy. But, as we got closer to where I was going to start – Samphire Hoe, the fog had settled in and we couldn’t … Continue reading

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Change of plans

Looks like too much fog this morning once we arrived at the beach to put in.  Going out tomorrow morning instead. 

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Getting ready to go

With the observer.

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Alarm Set for 2:00 a.m.

We are a go to meet the boat at 4:00 a.m. (which is 11:00 p.m. EDT)!  Will like splash around 4:30.  Keep me in your dreams!

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Swim Yesterday

Here is video Matt took of me yesterday splashing about in the Channel.  Water feels nice! 7739010310

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