We have arrived in Dover with all the kit ready to swim. We are sat in warm sunshine, but with high winds, this means that I will not be setting off until at least monday. On the plus side I can get a few short swims in over the weekend in the harbour. There is also a possibility that I may swim with a different support boat piloted by Lance's Dad Mike. His boat is the Gallivant, so any of you who wish to follow me across you may have to look out for this boat rather than Sea Satin. Once I have confirmation of which I will try and post a new entry on this blog. I'm currently logged on at Dover library, so it all depends on the place being open.
Anyway, just off for a dip, more later.
About Me
- Andy Williams
- I’m a late comer to the world of sport taking up swimming at the tender age of 34 (though I have always been able to swim, just not competitively). My first open water race was in 1995, this was the Inter-services Lake Bala swim in North Wales. I entered the breast-stroke event, and promptly won it!! From there I went on to do various races culminating in the World Masters in 1996, a 5km race which I finished 19th in my age group, breast-stroking against free-stylers. In 1997 I was part of an RAF relay team that successfully crossed the English Channel. I then drifted into triathlon, representing Great Britain as an age group triathlete in both European and World Championships, as well as becoming a level 3 coach, It was at this point I taught myself to freestyle. I have worked part time as a guide for a company called SwimTrek for the past 5 years. SwimTrek specialise in swimming adventure holidays all around the world, and have encouraged me to fulfil my ambition of one day swimming the English Channel as a solo swimmer.
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