Vlad and Kylie had done all of the preparations, as usual, and the three of us had a last minute brief from Paddy before getting on board “Aquaholic” with Milo (crew), Richard (Skipper) and Ian (Observer).By the time we had cruised around to the starting point, just south of Donaghadee, it was still dark. The ILDSA is ratifying your attempt, not managing it, and can accept no responsibility for any damage, injury or costs associated with your attempt.
It had been a busy season and he had a backlog of three other swimmers who didn’t get clear enough weather in their earlier windows. By all other accounts I was just making way through the water and finally, with the currents dealt with, all I had to do was to touch the cliffs directly in front of me.These last few metres took me some time to negotiate but eventually, thirteen hours and seven minute after setting off I did touch the Scottish cliffs. Mob: 00447711167277Historic Lifeboats, North Channel Swims and restorationNorth Channel Swim Pilot Boat slots are very limited.Subscribe to our Newsletter and get all the latest News on Lifeboats for Sale, Lifeboat Rallys,Restorations and North Channel Pilot Boat trips. I knew I had slowed down considerably but was still on course and knew to just go on turning over my arms. I will tell you what I can do for you, and between us, we can decide on the best slot available to make your dream a reality and add your name to the North Channel Roll of Honour.For those who have read this article and are thinking, he hasn’t mentioned a 2-way swim. Paddy boasts a team of well-trained and disciplined crew and is quickly gaining a strong reputation in the world of international swimming. You can also purchase a commemorative medal and certificate celebrating your success which we would be delighted to present at our Annual Awards Evening. After that and expecting a rest of sorts, I was told to repeat the last forty-five minute effort and away I went again feeling a little short changed. According to the rules every channel swim must begin from the shore with a swimmer standing clear of the water.This morning there was a mysterious torchlight beaming from the shore beckoning me in through the jaggered rocks. Admittedly I was confused and had nothing left in the tank but I had just become the 50th swimmer to claim the North Channel Swim prize. Relay swims take around 10 to 15 hours. Then it is up to you to swim! The North Channel is considered by most, the toughest of the Ocean Seven swims in that it is very cold, is plagued by the notorious lions’ main jellyfish and involves many competing tides and currents all the way across right up until the final few metres. Admittedly I was confused and had nothing left in the tank but I had just become the 50th swimmer to claim the North Channel Swim prize. It’s a somewhat risky strategy like confronting the schoolyard bully but the potential boost to my confidence would be an everlasting advantage.Twelve months earlier I’d agreed a slot with Paddy Mallon, the young, dynamic head of ‘Infinity swimming’ based in Newry, Northern Ireland.
It was Martin, the Chunky Dunker’s wrangler, up early with some of his comrades to guide me safely through the dangerous rocks along the shore. I felt I could manage for the swim but the pain took a toll and I was constantly worried about another attack.The next night the swim was confirmed for the next morning. Observers Fees are still payable regardless if you swim for 1 hour or 10 hours. My team had guided and eventually nursed me through the hardest and most extreme endurance swim on the planet and when I got back on the boat fell in to their arms completely exhausted.It took a long time for the enormity of this swim to sink in. I started out with long slow deliberate strokes checking all systems in turn. Paddy boasts a team of well-trained and disciplined crew and is quickly gaining a strong reputation in the world of international swimming. 5 talking about this. So, without comment and following a thirty second feed, I put my head down and went as hard as I could meeting Vlad’s approving nods on each left-side breath. The current record is 9 hours, 34 minutes, but a one way swim can take anything from 10 to 18 hours. It seemed everyone on the boat was yelling something different and I kept my attention on Vlad’s instruction.
Other business and marine commitments (Surveys, Film work, Lifeboat Restoration etc) took me away from the swimming for some years but recently I have been “called back”.Over the past 3 years, whose I have piloted swimmers whose times have No doubt in the future these record times will be surpassed again and again.The swim has been commented on recently as “becoming easier”, possibly due partially to the upsurge in the successes we have had.
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