Big Waves and Deep Fried Veggie Burgers

Posted on August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 by admin

I think the hardest part of swimming the Juan de Fuca Strait was getting there. It took months of training in very cold water, and countless hours of planning with phone calls back and forth between M... Read More

The Challenges One Faces When Swimming Juan De Fuca Strait

Posted on August 6, 2017 by admin

There are a number of challenges one may or may not face when swimming Juan de Fuca Strait. Below are a few that come to mind. Distance The traditional Juan de Fuca Strait crossing is approximately 30... Read More

How I Chose the Route

Posted on August 4, 2017January 5, 2018 by admin

I like to believe that I didn’t choose the route, it chose me. There are many different ways one can go about swimming across Juan de Fuca Strait. In open water or marathon swimming people often cho... Read More

Why I Chose to Swim Across Juan de Fuca Strait

Posted on August 3, 2017August 3, 2017 by admin

Swimming Juan de Fuca Strait was not on my bucket list. It wasn’t until the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada closed Victoria’s MS physiotherapy centre and gym last year that I thought abo... Read More

SPOT SUSAN WHILE SHE SWIMS

Posted on July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 by admin

Hi there You can spot me by clicking here once we are under way. We anticipatexpressed starting Monday, July 31 at 6:30am Thanks for following and if you are able a donation for the MS Wellness Centr... Read More

#JuanDeFucasNext #WithMS4MS update

Posted on July 30, 2017 by admin

Morning from Port Angeles. Last night Weather forcast predicted strong winds; up to 35 knots. The swim is too high a risk in these conditions. We have opted to rest for the day and begin the swim Mond... Read More

To My Incredible Crew

Posted on July 29, 2017 by admin

No swim is possible without an incredible support crew. I am fortunate to have several people in my life who jump into these swims and wholeheartedly share of themselves and their expertise. I am grat... Read More

Swimming and Hypothermia

Posted on July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 by admin

Here’s a bit of information on hypothermia we’ve compiled for my swims over the past few years. Because the water in Juan de Fuca Strait is so cold I have asked my crew become familiar wit... Read More

The Secret Map: Juan de Fuca currents

Posted on July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 by admin

I am so fortunate to have so many kind and knowledgeable people around me. I have a spectacular crew, many who have helped on a number of my swims, amazing coaches, a great group of friends who suppor... Read More

About the Swim Route

Posted on July 23, 2017July 23, 2017 by admin

I would like to acknowledge the Coast Salish People of the Klallam, Songhees and Esquimalt Nations for their gracious hospitality. It is an honour and a distinct pleasure be swimming through the Salis... Read More

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Swimming Juan de Fuca Strait August 2018

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