Category Archives: Triple Crown

Eric the boat captain says we are going

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 →

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 →

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

With the observer.

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!

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

When I woke up this morning and checked the GPS Tracker – I learned that my boat pilot was out with the first swimmer!  So, it looks like we are a go for tonight…I told Matt I just got nervous…yikes!! … Continue reading →

Matt and I spent most of the day running around getting the final items we need for the swim. And, I was able to get another short swim in today. The water felt colder than it did earlier this week … Continue reading →

Today was very eventful! We met with my boat pilot mid-day and went over the necessary information for swim day. One of the people who was ‘in-line’ ahead of me hasn’t arrived from South Africa yet and isn’t due to … Continue reading →