I plan to swim Lake Nipissing from the French R. (Campbells Bay) north-east to Marathon beach in North Bay, Ontario, July 14-19, 2022, 28kms. It has never been swum before. In 2020, I was foiled 3 km from shore by a freak gale with 3m waves and 65kph winds. I am fundraising for The Nipissing Trackers branch of the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth, a volunteer-run skiing program for disabled youth. Donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nipissing-association-for-disabled-youth/
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Evacuation
Approximately 1.6 km from shore waves were 2 to 3 meters and it became unsafe to continue the swim so it was called. This was not forecasted. All are safe but some equipment was lost. Marilyn is warm and resting. More tomorrow!
MK, you may not have felt sand in your fingernails on this one, but yours was an heroic effort as you willed yourself to push through all the obstacles Lake Nipissing could throw at you and you didnt give up! The primary goal in our sport is always the safety of the swimmer and support team. Your team made the difficult, but right decision to abort the swim.So grateful to your SSO Swim Master and your team for keeping everyone safe. The Nipissing Trackers will be inspired by your story just as you have been inspired by their stories. Rest easy sister mermaid.
Safe and warm. I wouldn't want it any other way. 🏊♀️👍
ReplyDeleteMK, you may not have felt sand in your fingernails on this one, but yours was an heroic effort as you willed yourself to push through all the obstacles Lake Nipissing could throw at you and you didnt give up! The primary goal in our sport is always the safety of the swimmer and support team. Your team made the difficult, but right decision to abort the swim.So grateful to your SSO Swim Master and your team for keeping everyone safe. The Nipissing Trackers will be inspired by your story just as you have been inspired by their stories. Rest easy sister mermaid.
ReplyDeleteThere are rarely any better words of wisdom or understanding than those of Marilyn the Elder.
ReplyDelete