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While I wait…
Several people have contacted me this week worried that I am disappointed that my crew and I were not able to head out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca for my double crossing attempt on August 1st. Al... Read More
Meet My Juan de Fuca Double Crossing Crew
I have always felt so fortunate to have some of the kindest and most knowledgeable people in the world on my crew. They freely give their time and expertise both before and during and after the swim. ... Read More
Thank You Team Sangster!
Openwater swimming continues to be a great way for me to connect with the people. This year’s upcoming double-crossing attempt of Juan de Fuca is no exception. I recently had the privilege of m... Read More
A day of learning from the youth
On Friday, May 18th I had a fantastic opportunity to share the story of my swim and some of my fears around what I might swim into in the Strait of Juan de Fuca with a fabulous group of kids; Mrs Noe... Read More
A day of learning on the strait with my elders
I have always considered myself a rather privileged person in that I am surrounded by good people. Last week Saturday was no exception. I spent the day with 42 of Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club’... Read More
Training Test: Paddling Juan de Fuca for Kids (unedited)
Today I was blessed to spend 6+ hours in a voyager canoe with a fantastic group of people from Victoria Canoe an Kayak Club (VCKC). Last year I learned about a program the club runs called Paddle for... Read More
Encountering orcas while swimming across Juan de Fuca Strait
I’ve been thinking about orcas a lot these days. Not just because of my fear of swimming into a pod in the Strait of Juan de Fuca or Fisher Channel (Great Bear Rain Forest) this year – it’s more... Read More
Juan de Fuca x 2 Base Camp
(unedited) I am always amazed at how quickly the swim season passes and often find myself in a new training cycle wondering if I am where I need to be. This year has been an interesting thus far to sa... Read More