Chasing a dream

Pat, Go to www.distancedave.com. That is the site for Dave Cameron of Minnestota. He has done a solo crossing and is doing a double crossing this summer(sometime this week, weather permitting) You can read his blogs and even email him with questions about training, expenses, etc. John

John, Thanks for the link. I enjoyed reading and watching the video on Dave's site. I'll try to contact him for pointers on getting started and all the planning logistics. Seems like a lot more to it than just swimming! :drown:

my buddy lynne is training and preparing to swim the channel here's the link to her blog itisnicetohaveaninterest.com/2.html

Pat, I swam the Channel while in my 40’s, and I know a lot of others who have as well. If it is a goal, then go for it. It is well worth the challenge. Suggestions – Try some of the domestic marathon swims as you get ready. I did Tampa Bay, Manhattan Island and Atlantic City the year before the Channel. And they all helped with my training and confidence. And make sure to get acclimated to 58 – 62 degree water. I was training in low to mid 50’s so when I get to Dover 59 -60 felt relatively comfortable and during the swim I never felt cold. And read up, there are a number of good books about successful Channel swimmers and how they trained. Good Luck

I swam the Channel in 1994 solo and have done several relays as well as coaching others to be similarly successfuly. Check my website for more info. I'm in Winnetka, IL. Best Fishes, Marcia

Marcia's website is http://www.doversolo.com/ Skip Montanaro

Thanks to everyone! You've all given me a lot of good information and contacts to get started. I've got a lot of preparing to do, but it's nice to know I've got so many to draw information from. Thanks again.