Well we are off well when I say we I mean Andy he has had two feeds and is going well, looking strong. the weather conditions are according to Ali a normal channel day and not one of these mirror smooth lake type channel swims. The boat ride is as they say a little cheeky. We have Irene as observer so all Andy's lucky charms are in place. I wll try and update as we go but his feeds are my priority. Rob will be going in on three hours as support swimmer. Will uate again as soons as am able!!
Signing off over over Swimbitch 1
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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With Irene as a lucky charm who needs anything else!
Go Andy Go x
Good luck Andy
keep us posted Ruth
fingers crossed
mark
Well done Andy (and Ruth!) Keep it going and keep us updated. Hugs Alison xx
Best of luck Andy & the boat.
Donal in Ireland from the swim camp
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