My friend just announced that her grandfather swam in the Olympics, when the swimming competion was done in the Hudson River. She is 40.
What does she mean by this? I don't think any Olympics were in NY, but could they have trained there? Or is she fibbing? :joker:
Just curious...SmartSwimmeroftheDay award to the person who knows!
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Of course I have never attempted the Channel. The prize money for the Butlin races was not worth the effort. My brother Tom did it twice. If you do not have the right boatmen. You just do not make it accross the channel witout that expert guide, someone who knows the tides.
My brother had sponsors that paid for his swims which made it worthwhile. He came second to Abou Heif in one of the races. He raced Abou about 20 times and that was the only race he lost to Abou Heif.
As far as food I prefer a Pizza and beer. Always go with the wind if you can.
:lolup:
But wasn't that always a consideration? ;)
George, thanks for the link! Just I've heard different opinions on which way is harder. Of course, having no personal experience in the matter, I might go with whoever serves me better :wine: when/if ever I were to arrive. :D (Will swim for wine....)
Of course I have never attempted the Channel. The prize money for the Butlin races was not worth the effort. My brother Tom did it twice. If you do not have the right boatmen. You just do not make it accross the channel witout that expert guide, someone who knows the tides.
My brother had sponsors that paid for his swims which made it worthwhile. He came second to Abou Heif in one of the races. He raced Abou about 20 times and that was the only race he lost to Abou Heif.
As far as food I prefer a Pizza and beer. Always go with the wind if you can.
:lolup:
But wasn't that always a consideration? ;)
George, thanks for the link! Just I've heard different opinions on which way is harder. Of course, having no personal experience in the matter, I might go with whoever serves me better :wine: when/if ever I were to arrive. :D (Will swim for wine....)
