2012 English Channel Swim

7 - 14 September 2012



After having cycled through Africa, completed 5 Ironman Triathlons, run the Comrades Ultra Marathon, Climbed Kili ... I have decided to take on a slightly tougher option ...



... 34km of cold, open water swimming ... leaving the coast of the eternal "wanna-be" soccer nation, over to the "frogs" on the other side ...





Friday 24 August 2012

Final longer swim in my Speedo Kit

What an awesome morning! I went out and swam a (PB) Robben Island to Blouberg swim this morning. The day was an absolute beaut. Chilly water, at around 13 degrees Celsius. Flat, clear water. Sunny, blue skies and no wind ... what more could we ask for ...


Thanks again to Speedo South Africa for sponsoring us some kit. Myles and I each received a great Speedo tog bag, a South African cap and briefs, and a handy Speedo windbreaker jacket ... real fab, I must say.


Eight days to go till departure for the UK. Exciting stuff ... nervous, stressed, excited ... all words that come to mind. There is way too much to do still - both work-wise, as well as swim prep, shopping and admin ... and lots of sleep and R&R ...

Keep smiling and see you soon English Channel :-)