Countdown...English Channel Swim 2010

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The crossing is complete in 11 hours and 39 minutes

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When we start you can follow our boat at http://www.ais-doverstraits.co.uk/ then click on our boat (Anastasia)

Chatfield. We swam across and back. It was windy but nice temp. outside. We went 38 minutes and the water temp. was around 58 degrees.

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Swim Dogs: Colorado, United States; From left to right: Marcia Anziano, Jeff Glossa, Susan and Chris Nolte, and Shelle Marsh are training to swim the English Channel. Our window for swimming is August 1-7th depending on weather and winds...The distance of the English Channel is 23.69 land miles across from the White Cliffs of Dover at Shakespeare Beach in England to Cap Gris-Nez in France. You will most likely wind up swimming between 30 and 40 miles because the tides will push you from side to side a little. The path will probably look like the letter ‘S’. Let the fun begin:) FAQ's 1. The water temperature will be between 55-63 degrees. 2. No wetsuits allowed, one swim suit, one cap, and goggles. 3. Average swells are 3 to 5 feet. 4. You may be called to swim a night crossing. 5. Then English Channel is one of the busiest shipping channels in the world. 6. Our crossing will take anywhere from 11-17 hours. 7. Swimmers try to gain 20 + pounds before the swim to help with the cold water. 8. Less than 1,000 swimmers have successfully crossed the channel. 60% of swimmers trying to cross the channel do not finish.

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