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
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
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
When someone first hears that I will be attempting to swim across Juan de Fuca Strait they typically say “You’re wearing a wetsuit right?” to which I reply “No, I am a skin swi...Read More
Wow! I can’t believe how quickly time passes! I am about 2 weeks away from the first swim window for my attempt at swimming across Juan de Fuca Strait. Under the guidance of my pilot, Mr. Gord...Read More
I find myself thinking about the Strait more and more each day. I’ve been looking at maps, reading current charts, reviewing tide times, and visiting Clover Point as often as I can too look a...Read More
I’m not quite sure how it happened, but it did, and I am glad it did. THE DECISION A few weeks back I was chatting with a co-paddler – Marianne- about my swim in the strait this year and m...Read More
It’s been an interesting winter. Getting my mileage up to 30km+ a week has been a challenge but I have finally managed to do it and I am starting to feel confident with my base training. Thi...Read More
There comes a time when one has to decide “Am I in our am I out.” When the water is so cold that your thermometer is reading below 5C and you really can’t tell what the temperature i...Read More
Aloha Sometimes I like to do something other than swim. Today was a fantastic day for some cold-water training from on top the water. Fairway Gorge Paddle Club hosted their annual V12 to V21 outrig...Read More