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One day to Bay Swim #10…Two weeks to MIMS #2…60 days to first day of English Channel window

Posted on June 9, 2012 by courtneypaulk

Matt and I have arrived in Annapolis for my tenth Great Chesapeake Bay Swim tomorrow. This crazy open water season has officially begun! I had a great time last weekend in Poughkeepsie with my friends Suzanne, Eileen, Mo and Sil … Continue reading →

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Article by Gary Emich

Posted on May 9, 2012 by courtneypaulk

My friend Webb and I had the pleasure of doing an Alcatraz Swim with Gary Emich last December. The water temp was around 51 and to the best of my recollection the air temp was around 45. But, unlike the … Continue reading →

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English Channel Qualifying Swim

Posted on April 2, 2012 by courtneypaulk

Yesterday I completed my English Channel qualifying swim by swimming 6 hours in 60 degree water or less (the water temp hovered around 59)! Matt had a full boat of friends Caroline, Tom, Heather, Frank and Kelly! We pushed off … Continue reading →

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Channel Swimming Cartoon/Video

Posted on February 19, 2012 by courtneypaulk

I have no idea who did this….but, it is hilarious (at least in my world)! See link to You Tube below. sZV607YxJcA

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Ederle Report – Long Overdue

Posted on January 8, 2012 by courtneypaulk

On Sunday, October 2, 2011, I had the privilege of swimming 17.5 miles from Sandy Hook, NJ to Manhattan. I’m glad that I took some time to absorb the swim before writing about it. Although I started writing this blog … Continue reading →

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