Al’s Swimming

Sunday Night:

After arriving in Dover, the Sunday swim was postponed as the relay team swimming before me had taken about 23 hours to cross and the pilot couldn’t get back to port in time. I got the following text from pilot @ 17:47 -  Really sorry mate are not going 2 b back in time for start tonight…Also fair breeze over this side that’s why can’t get in…’

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At 2:47 am I received - ‘Weather turned crappy here for now mate…Don’t think we going anywhere 4 a bit. Sorry…’
I had been hoping for a Tuesday start, but with the weather closing in, we decided that it was probably best for me to return to Edinburgh, rather than waiting around and stressing. It looks like Friday may be on…

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Tuesday night:

Just checked forecast and it looks like the High pressure system (that brings settled weather) is going to move up the country, rather than get to the Channel. ARGH!!

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All these delays were not without their positives. It gave me time to release a leaflet that I had made up, so I could try and obtain donations…