Looking towards the future and trying to find inspiration for open water swims in 2021, I have doing some thinking. My goal was to participate in swims Australia, New Zealand…
Despite the Coronavirus lockdown, the Red Tide, a threat of cold water, and smoke from California fires - I successfully completed the 13.5 miles swim from Swami’s (Cardiff) to La…
Thank you to the following people for helping me raise funds for National Psoriasis Foundation and/or Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego in 2020: Zea K. Emily C. Kris B.…
It only takes 30 seconds for a child to drown. It's silent. There is usually no splashing. It's deadly. It's permanent. And it's also avoidable. Last summer, Granger Smith was…
With my long distance swim about two months away, I have been starting to pay attention to getting organized for the day of the swim. Safety on a long swim…
No, I'm not talking about drugs - unless its the natural endorphin high kind. I used to be a sprinter, running 100 and 200 meters at Masters track and field…
La Jolla Cove in the distance - from Swami's Beach - Cardiff-by-the-Sea When! Since the global pandemic hit earlier this year, I began to question whether my fun fundraiser swim…
Thank you to the following people for helping me raise over $4,000 for NPF in 2019:Zea K.Mindy G.Jeanie K.Gavin C.Mark O.Dale D.Dean B.AnonymousJo JoLynne M.Emily H.Ghazal A-K.Howard S.Diane S.Glen H.Jon…
Every day, when the sun goes down at Swami’s, people gather to gaze over the wide expanse of the Pacific Ocean to witness the “endless summer” sunset. At this time…
Over a beer at Culture Brewing Company in Solana Beach, Steve Royce suggested a swim challenge to bookend my Robben Island swim earlier in the year. He described the Long…