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…
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…
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…
In October 2018, Jens Bishop from RemedyHealthMedia three other processional came to interview me and get a glimpse of my lifestyle for a couple of days. The result was a…
After a week of waiting and continuing to prepare every day, the day for the swim was finally here. I woke up early after a restful sleep. I made myself…
To better understanding what it takes to attempt the Robben Island crossing, I asked the pilot of the boat that will escort me, the owner of Big Bay Events, Derrick…
After an exhausting night of limited and interrupted sleep, I found solace in work. By the end of the very hot day, at about 6:30pm, Jeanie and I walked down…
I had met Dr. Yael Joffe dryaeljoffe.com at the Camps Bay Sunday swim on January 13th. She is a mom, PhD and passionate about open water swimming. She travels for…
After talking to people about various swim groups in Cape Town, I found out there is an active Triathlon Club called the ATC or Atlantic Triathlon Club. I went onto…