The finishing area full of well wishers and swimmers - some looking fresh and some wrapped up getting medical attention. For a change after a long swim I felt fresh. Shelly and Emilio arrived for an emotional finish to the adventure. Shelly also celebrated the finish of Richard (well ahead of me).
A quick stop at the hotel for a shower and off to the celebration dinner. Each finisher awarded and all praised and thanked the organizers, kayakers, crews, observers, boaters and other volunteers. I slept very well and spent time Sunday with the other English Channel swimmers then Mike, Krista, Steve and Becky before boarding the plane home.
About the Author: Ned Denison played water polo goalie in the USA and England for twenty years before taking up open water swimming in 2000. His move to Cork Ireland allows all year sea training (no wet suit)in temperatures ranging from 7 to 17 C (45 to 63 F). Active in Cork Masters, up to 200 local open water swims annually in Ireland keeps him fit. Ned logged other articles on his English Channel and Santa Barbara Channel Swims.
