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The Aftermath: Recovering from my attempted double cross of Juan de Fuca Strait

Posted on January 4, 2019January 5, 2019 by admin
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

Juan de Fuca x 2: The Swim

Posted on November 25, 2018November 26, 2018 by admin
Ray, Kelly and I arrived at Ogden Point, downtown Victoria at 11:30ish. We had hoped to head straight to the start site but instead found ourselves walking a bit of a way because of Tour de Vic; the c... Read More

Juan de Fuca x 2 – Go: No Go

Posted on November 20, 2018 by admin
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what happened in Juan de Fuca this year, and I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what I might have done differently. But most of all, I have spent a lot... Read More

The technical side of the double crossing

Posted on August 8, 2018August 9, 2018 by admin
Before sharing the technical details of my upcoming double cross attempt of Juan de Fuca Strait I feel it important to acknowledge that my swim will be taking place in the traditional territory of the... Read More

While I wait…

Posted on August 2, 2018August 3, 2018 by admin
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

Posted on June 27, 2018July 20, 2018 by admin
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!

Posted on June 21, 2018June 22, 2018 by admin
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

Posted on May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 by admin
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

Posted on March 31, 2018March 31, 2018 by admin
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)

Posted on March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 by admin
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
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