ShomeSwim

Hi everyone, I’ve finally managed to post my summary video of the swim. The link to the video is here:  http://vimeo.com/34336869 I had a lot of fun making the video.  I’m open to any feedback about the video, but probably won’t change a lot of the timing, as I wanted to accommodate the three songs [...]

During June, we spent several days at the Bear Creek Provincial Park as we covered the ‘half-way’ point with the SHOME Swim.  Here are a couple of pictures:   Unfortunately, this is what it looked like a couple of days ago: If you have details about how people can help the Park recover from the [...]

Over the last few days, I’ve been consumed with a lot of last minute details related to the swim.  Our main focus is on booking campsites and organizing our boat.  We’re trying to figure out where I’ll start and it’s looking like it’ll be the Okanagan Landing in Vernon.  From there, I’ll either swim straight [...]

OK … we’re getting into crunch time. I’m trying to get as many logistical details organized as possible and I’m starting to get modestly overwhelmed. I still have to figure out the following: Volunteers for general activities Monitors for the swim (so far, it’s just my folks and I’d like to reduce any stress for [...]

I’ll be part of a press announcement this morning (10AM PST, 1PM EST)with the folks from Fraser Riverkeepers. At this conference, we will formally announce the SHOME Swim Challenge for Lake Okanagan.  Donations can be made via the Fraser Riverkeepers via Canada Helps. The great news is that there will be more!  The Fraser Riverkeepers, [...]

Well, the clock is winding down (see right) and I’m packed and ready for my flight to Vancouver tomorrow. Despite being in transit, I have a number of meetings scheduled, including two with the Fraser River Waterkeepers.  The Waterkeepers have been very supportive of my effort to date and I’m planning on returning the favour:  [...]

The clock is grinding down and I’m trying to get in as much ‘comfort’ as possible when it comes to training, experiencing open water and organizing the event. I’m down to a short(er) list of things to do, including the following: Find local volunteers who will kayak, swim, monitor or just have fun on our [...]

I’m in the process of organizing my media for the swim.  These are MP3 books, music, podcasts and other materials that I’ll listen to while doing the swim. So far, I’ve compiled a list that includes the following: Alan Cross, The ongoing history of rock and roll TED Talks Dan Brown Batman Lord of the [...]

After a long and painful process of researching boat options, I’ve finally booked what is essentially a barge for the swim. This barge is not just any ordinary boat.  It’s owned and operated by Randy Gallagher of Summerland / Peachland Boat Rentals and it’s quite a vessel. Some of the key features that will make [...]

Monday is a holiday in Canada, so we’re only going to have two more swims with the Master’s class:  tonight and next Wednesday. It’s been a great 6 months or so and Gabbi has been an awesome coach! It’s astounding how quickly the time has passed. I leave for BC in just a little less [...]