Category Archives: Catalina Channel

Courtney has a little over two miles and two quick feelings to go. Nate got in for 30 minutes as the temperature dropped from 65, to 64, to 63.5, where its holding steady. We can practically taste California!

Sun is breaking through. Glassy swells. Perfect temperature. Pushing through.

Courtney’s still truckin. This time with Allison jumping in beside her for a little company down the home stretch. Cleared the shipping lane, zeroed in on the coast. Making phenomenal time.

Courtney continues to power along. If she continues at the same speed, she should finish in less than 3 hours! I’m (Allison) jumping in at the next feeding and handing off the blogging to Nate! Other swimmers can help pace … Continue reading →

Courtney gets breakfast–a turkey sandwich with the crusts cut off: The crew gets breakfast: On the menu is made-to-order French toast, eggs, breakfast burritos and more. (Thank you, Michael!) I’m sure glad she won’t be reading this until after her … Continue reading →

We’re smack in the middle of the shipping channel. Due to our excellent captains, we’re traveling in a very straight line. Spot tells us we are about 3/4 of the way there! Courtney just looked up, and said, “Something is … Continue reading →

Courtney’s friends affiliated with the American Heart Association love her, and are sending their best wishes from 3,000 miles away in Richmond, VA!! Keep it up, Courtney! You can see Catalina way off in the distance as she finishes up … Continue reading →

If I am not mistaken, Courtney is smiling while she swims. Just amazing!! Thank you for all your comments; I’m reading them to her during her feeds. They are REALLY motivating her to keep moving. Below is Courtney and me … Continue reading →