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What will I think about while swimming 50km?
Twenty-four hours is a long time to have your face in the water with no opportunity to speak except when you pause each 30 minutes for a quick bite and to check in with your crew. Besides “Do you ge... Read More
Powell Lake Swim Rules
On Saturday, August 6 at approximately 6pm I will step into the water where the Daniels River meets Powell Lake, British Columbia and begin swimming. My hope is to make it to the other end of the lake... Read More
Swim Planning for a 50 Kilometre Fjord Lake
This August I hope to become the first person to swim from one end of Powell Lake the other. The 50-kilometre lake in that traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation in northern Sunshine Coast... Read More
As I return
Before I return, I must recall where I’ve been. It is now 27 years since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and since my doctor told me to not exercise. Over that time, I have learned a lo... Read More
The Summer of COVID-19
I had hoped to swim amongst other routes, Race Rocks to Victoria this summer. Sadly, COVID-19 created some risks I was not willing to take. The first few weeks of COVID were terrifying for me. As the... Read More
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