Al Cottle's English Channel Swim
July 2008
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Shakespeare Beach, Dover Cap Gris-Nez, France |
 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:47:42 Al's done it! England to France in 14 1/2 hours |
 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:15:36 definitely close now :) |
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 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:52:50 ... |
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 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:29:45 hopefully that was the last feed but's got to hurry to avoid getting washed around the point by the tide |
 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:12:08 fighting the tide for the last half mile |
 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:49:07 Really close now, getting frustrated but still pushing on |
 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:42:05 kept veering away from the boat for a while but woke up a bit and back into a good stroke again |
 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:33:10 quick position update |
 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:55:18 Just had another feed, no complaints, maybe a bit cramped. Water is almost completely flat - great conditions! |
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 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:53:14 Experiencing a few cramps but they were expected. A lot happier after some hot chocolate. |
 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:25:10 Into the separation zone now, sun's up, looking good! Tide will change soon taking Al south again |
 | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:07:13 Al passes on the feed for 15 minutes. Much lighter now and very calm |
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