As you now probably understand from a previous post, Channel Swimming is slightly unpredictable and it is quite hard to pin down a date due to the weather. I spoke to my pilot yesterday, and looking at the forecast and his schedule (there are other swimmers in the mix as well who have missed their slots) we have a provisional date:
Monday the 15th
It looks like it will be a sensible start time (as we are meeting at 07:30 in Dover), which makes a nice change for swimming events. The only problem with this is that I'll probably be landing roundabout sunset or slightly after. If it takes me longer than my predicted swim time I'll be finishing in the dark, potentially having to climb out over rocks, with just the moon to guide me. Let's hope I'm quicker than I think I am, it would be awesome not to have to swim at night especially as most channel swims either start or end with it. Not to mention it gives me the collywobbles....
I'll update you all again when I know more.
Thanks for waiting with me.
Monday the 15th
It looks like it will be a sensible start time (as we are meeting at 07:30 in Dover), which makes a nice change for swimming events. The only problem with this is that I'll probably be landing roundabout sunset or slightly after. If it takes me longer than my predicted swim time I'll be finishing in the dark, potentially having to climb out over rocks, with just the moon to guide me. Let's hope I'm quicker than I think I am, it would be awesome not to have to swim at night especially as most channel swims either start or end with it. Not to mention it gives me the collywobbles....
I'll update you all again when I know more.
Thanks for waiting with me.