Category Archives: Triple Crown

Day 2 in England

Posted on August 5, 2012 by courtneypaulk

We had a great day getting acclimated to the area.  Our friends Todd and Mary arrived and they will be with us for the duration.  Most importantly, they will be crewing on the boat!  We are planning to meet our … Continue reading →

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First Swim in the English Channel

Posted on August 5, 2012 by courtneypaulk

Matt, Nate and I arrived in England yesterday!  We had quite an adventure getting the car (upgraded to a Mercedes – nice).  I drew the short straw and had the pleasure of driving on the opposite side of the car … Continue reading →

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Story on WRIC

Posted on August 2, 2012 by courtneypaulk

Thanks so much to AJ Lagoe and Ben Arnold for such a great piece! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAKtK-Wl2Z0&feature=share&list=UUfP3XzQN2ajVWxXE4aTPA1g

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Encouragement

Posted on July 28, 2012 by courtneypaulk

My friend Chandra put a large picture of the English Channel on my wall at work…along with some motivational additions!  I’ve been looking at it for weeks and can’t believe I’m just a few days away from leaving for England. … Continue reading →

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French

Posted on July 4, 2012 by courtneypaulk

I was practicing my French earlier today…trying to say “don’t touch me.”  If some nice French person tries to help me out of the English Channel and they touch me before I clear the water, then I would be disqualified. … Continue reading →

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Finished!!!

Posted on June 23, 2012 by courtneypaulk

Courtney just called to let me know she completed the swim in about 9.5 hours.  Had some problems with her back seizing up towards the end of the swim!!  Sorry for not keeping you all posted, but unbeknownst to me … Continue reading →

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View 5:35 p.m.

Posted on June 23, 2012 by courtneypaulk

View down the Hudson.   

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Big Boat

Posted on June 23, 2012 by courtneypaulk

USS Intrepid.  Not quite the SS Scout, but close   🙂

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Truckin’

Posted on June 23, 2012 by courtneypaulk

Still trucking.  Hour 8.  I’m guessing 45 min. to an hour to finish.  

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Lighthouse 5:11 p.m.

Posted on June 23, 2012 by courtneypaulk

Little Red Lighthouse.  Moving along nicely.  Courtney’s back is really tightening up, but she’s hanging tough.

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