Sunday 5 September 2010

RE: Tide in full flood.. - Bernice Soutter, 4 September 2010 20:01

Message just in from the boat:
'Make or break time. Tides badly against us. Wayne swimming hard but barely making progress across the ground. He has speeded up, we need to see how long he can keep going at the fast rate. Still 6 miles to nearest land...'
Another quote from a seasoned Channel Swimmer:
Swimming into night is a different animal. You might be a fast swimmer finishing in daylight but, if you aren’t, remember, understand and accept that, having swum all day, you will be tired (very tired). The swim will take on a whole different emphasis. Your pilot and his crew will be very alert. Your support team will be working hard for you – be assured of that. (Working the dry side is utterly exhausting. A long day giving way to night will be tough on your team. They should work smart and take rests whilst ensuring that someone is still on point for you).
Thanks to all the Crew on board - you guys are doing an awesome job - he won't be able to do this without you!
Go Wayne!!

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