Al Cottle's English Channel Swim

July 2008

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 :)
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:53:11
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Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:31:32
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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!
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:07:48
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Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:28:47
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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
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:06:39
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Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:15:22
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