I DID IT!
As I jumped off the boat into the water at 7.15am, on Saturday, September 13th, my goal to be the Welshman from Alcatraz seemed one of my dafter ideas - and I have a few in my time.
The refreshing Pacific Ocean temperature was 64F/17C (your local baths is 29-30C). It was a calm morning with only a slight sea swell. The good news was there were no sharks in sight. A couple of curious seals did come over to see this white sea lion thrashing about in the water, but soon got bored. The previous day a seal popped up 10 feet away from me, as I trained in the old harbour. That was disconcerting, to say the least!.
I swam naked apart from my Speedos, goggles and rubber Wales hat. Special thanks to my pilot boat team: Gary Emich of South End Rowing club, Rick the pilot and my best mate Dave for not throwing shark bait in the water.
Many thanks to all of you who have already sponsored me and those of you who will be. It is very much appreciated.
There are lots of photos of how cold it looks at
http://gallery.me.com/wbarryjones/100017
Jones the swimmer
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Raised:
102%
Raised so far: £1,125.00
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if you trained as often as you were in here. No problem! Donation by Sarah from the Harp on 06/09/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Don't become shark bait Donation by Bob Larmour on 06/09/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Get me some gold shoes in Frisco and a pint of lager in Mansfield (Railway Inn 18 Oct) Donation by Rebecca Adlington on 05/09/08 |
£20.00 |
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50 years to get from Tuttle St to Alcatraz Donation by Mark Thompson on 05/09/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Surely this isn't the Barry Jones that I know?! Donation by Rhodri on 02/09/08 |
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to be honest i thought you were looking WELL FIT at the rushden game Donation by TOBY on 01/09/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Don't worry about the sharks - its the Killer Squid you need to watch out for!!! Donation by Quint on 30/08/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Watch the tides otherwise it will be 10 miles Donation by Ian Schofield on 29/08/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Double money if you wear the shark attracting wet suit! Donation by Wyn Fisher on 29/08/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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After your dip enjoy your big drink at Dave's expense. Donation by Michael Maguire on 27/08/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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£1000 if you are swept out to sea! Donation by Les Jones on 26/08/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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You are crazy, but I like crazy Donation by Chicago Hope on 23/08/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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A tip from the Master - Beer makes you go faster Donation by Michael Phelps on 19/08/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,125.00 |
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| Total Raised: | £1,125.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £282.05 |
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