Clifton 4th Beach – Sunday January 26th
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…
Waterfront Canals – Friday January 18th
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…
Arrival in Cape Town, 3SOMS, The Pav and Getting my Feet Wet – January 1-9
January 1, 2019 Sunset over South Africa - Arriving in Cape TownJeanie and Lily on plane After an exhausting 24 hours of travel time (LA – Amsterdam – Cape Town),…
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Update: Set backs
While the target date for my Robben Island attend is still March 5th, 2019, about 5 months away - I have had a few recent setbacks. Sudden Death of…
An Amazing Weekend to Remember: Sept 28th – 30th, 2018
A few months ago, Remedy Health Media, an organization that helps patients share their story about health and life so that viewers can benefit from their experiences, heard about me…
My Freedom Swim – March 2019
It’s been 40 years since I moved to the USA from South Africa. I am more American today than South African. But on a trip to visit family and friends…
Freedom
With the celebration of Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday on July 18th, 2018, my thoughts are drawn to the idea of personal FREEDOM. Mandela spend 27 years of his life as…
La Jolla Cove – Jewel and Aqua Playground of San Diego
Today I joined seven other La Jolla Cove Swim Club members for an amazing Sunday morning swim at the Cove. The Cove is located close to the Ellen Browning Scripps…
The Robben Island Crossing – What It Takes
According to the Cape Long Distance Swimming Association (CLDSA), the Robben Island crossing is held to the same rules and standards that govern English Channel attempts. This means that swimmers…
La Jolla Cove Swim Club – Chill Swim
Chill Swim To encourage its members to continue swimming during the colder months of the year, the La Jolla Cove Swim Club has a fun and friendly competition called “Chill…