Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I have decided to take on an immense (and probably pretty crazy) challenge! To try and swim across the English Channel from England to France.....solo!! I feel that if i am going to try and committ myself above and beyond what I have ever attempted before, then charities should benefit from my endeavours too! My choices are The Pied Piper Appeal and Brainstrust. I have personal reasons for choosing each of these.
This attempt has been three years in the build up, and this year an even more massive change to my lifestyle! The training, preparation and discipline reqiured is pretty full on, and the early mornings and relentless metres face down in water are a must!!
The Channel conditions will not be easy. There may be sections that will have to be swum in darkness, the water is likely to be cold, there will be big swell, waves, debris, jelly fish and many BIG ships passing through the shipping lanes! I will also be reliant on my boat pilot and crew to direct and feed me, although I cannot touch anyone or the boat during the attempt.
The distance is approx 22 miles. However, I am likely to cover a great deal more if currents/tides are not kind on the day! Fingers crossed the Channel Gods will be on my side, as there are many variables that will be out of my control. I am trying my hardest to be as prepared for this as I possibly can be.
If you feel this attempt is worthwhile and you would like to donate to either charity I would be so very grateful.
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