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I have been to the dirty water
There are all kinds of marathon swimmers who swim for all kinds of reasons. I swim for health, mine and others, and the environment. These two things are inherently connected. And on August 23rd dur... Read More
The second current and other 2 tankers
As I continue to tinker with tankers and play in the currents the ocean teaches me. She is powerful and mighty, and on some days, no place for creatures like me. On July 28, my humble crew of 4 prepar... Read More
A tale of two currents and 3 tankers
I have never been one to choose the easy route. It is not because I wish to make things harder on myself; I think it is because I need constantly challenge myself to remain in the game. As a pool ... Read More
The Second Crossing
With crossing #1 – Haro Strait – done it’s now time for crossing #2, the Juan de Fuca Strait. A while back my crew and I reviewed the tides and currents for all three straits (Haro, ... Read More
The First Crossing
It’s been tough making a decision as to which strait to swim first. There are so many factors to consider from tides, to currents, to wind and weather. Both Juan de Fuca and Haro look favourable... Read More
Yet I persist…
It has been 288 days since I removed myself from the middle of Juan de Fuca Strait after 7 hours and 36 minutes in waters as cool as 9C. My body continues to heal. If you had asked me 2 months ago how... Read More
Race Rocks Challenge
At the end of the swim season last year a good friend, Corey Teramura, asked if I could help him with a project he was working on at Pearson College. The College is located on the traditional terr... Read More
The Aftermath: Recovering from my attempted double cross of Juan de Fuca Strait
After 7 hours and 37 minutes in water between 9 and 11 Celsius (C) and an air temperature that went from 26 to 13C I had my first real experience with hypothermia. I had wondered for some time at wha... Read More