Recent Posts
The Secret Map: Juan de Fuca currents
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
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
Wetsuit vs Skin Swimming
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
2 Weeks to Go to the first Swim Window!
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
MS Chill: upping cold water time
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
MS Test: a 70 kilometer paddle (unedited)
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
MS Workout: moving right along!
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
MS Workout: back in the ocean
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