Pat Gallant Charette of Westbrook, Maine, had to terminate her attempt on August 1 after swimming 32 miles (the crossing is 21 miles) in 16 hours because she could not break through the currents on the last 2 miles on the French side. She asked for ice in her drinks during nutrition breaks.
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According to the top page of USMS site, most Channel crossers this year will be making the attempt between August 7 and 16, so there will be more drama in the news.
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I train with Catheryne Di Prete, who left for the UK on Friday and will be making her attempt during the August 7-16 window. She's an incredibly talented, dedicated and driven swimmer. She's been a personal inspiration to me (not to swim the Channel, but definitely to work hard for my goals). I wish her the and all other USMS swimmers making the attempt the best. Setting aside the accomplishment of swimming the Channel, the training that Catheryne put in over the last several years in preparation for this attempt is nothing short of amazing.
I train with Catheryne Di Prete, who left for the UK on Friday and will be making her attempt during the August 7-16 window. She's an incredibly talented, dedicated and driven swimmer. She's been a personal inspiration to me (not to swim the Channel, but definitely to work hard for my goals). I wish her the and all other USMS swimmers making the attempt the best. Setting aside the accomplishment of swimming the Channel, the training that Catheryne put in over the last several years in preparation for this attempt is nothing short of amazing.
