Category Archives: Catalina Channel

The sun has risen (behind the clouds, anyway) and Courtney is in good spirits. She is so happy to be able to see! We are more than halfway to the mainland. She’s still averaging about 2 miles per hour. The … Continue reading →

Just as Courtney is nearing the halfway mark the light is rising over the City of Angels. She is still swimming strong and entering the shipping channel. Conditions thus far have been great — water temp is 69 with smooth … Continue reading →

The big boat passed in eventfully, and Courtney was back to swimming after her feeding break. She is really appreciating all of your comments and well wishes!

Three and a half hours in, and Courtney is still trucking along. Water conditions are good: 67, and calmer than before. It’s a little chilly for the crew on deck–Courtney must be three times as cold! Stroke count is consistent … Continue reading →

Courtney gulps down some tea with feeding #3 (Perpetuem and Gatorade, a gel), which goes down smoothly. Courtney’s pace is steady at 2 miles/hour; stroke count is a steady 60. She requests some Enduralyte to help with leg cramping, and … Continue reading →

Courtney’s left Catalina in the dust! It’s but a distant glimmer in the background from our boat. The stars above blanket the sky; Courtney and the crew couldn’t be more grateful for this clear night. Matt reports that the current … Continue reading →

That’s Courtney out there (red and green dots) alongside Tom, her kayaker (three green glowsticks). Courtney’s about 30 minutes into her swim, enjoying her precisely mixed concoction of Perpetuem and Gatorade, which reportedly tastes like a creamsickle. Also included in … Continue reading →

Courtney is greased up and ready to dive in to the Pacific Ocean! The Outrider, her support boat, is moored up about 50 yards from Catalina Island. She must swim to Catalina and touch the island to begin the swim. … Continue reading →