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
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
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
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
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
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