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Oceans 7
Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Aim
A world first record setting swim, raising money for health charity, Action for ME and inspiring others to live life to the fullest.
The challenge
The Oceans Seven list of channels is designed to test an endurance swimmer to their limits. Only 6 people to date have completed the list. I am going to take on the whole list in a single year, the swimming equivalent of mountaineering's seven summits. There is no wetsuit, no touching the boat, no getting out to rest and no shark cage – just me, and the elements. For an idea of what it's like, check out this Hawaiian Extreme sports TV segment on my 2012 swim across the Molokai channel
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OOkhPF9_ZVI
Channel 1 North Channel - Ireland to Scotland. W/c September 6th 2016 Distance approx 18miles, average temp 14'c. Challenges: Strong currents, cold temperatures, rough seas, jellyfish, strong tides and fickle weather.
Channel 2 Catalina Channel - California. October 12th 2016 Distance approx 21miles, 22'c dropping to 14'c for the last 3miles. Challenges: Strong currents, abundant shark life.
Channel 3 Molokai Channel (kaiwi) - Hawaii. Late November 2016 Distance approx 28miles, 24'c water. Challenges: Strong Pacific current and swells, abundant wildlife, energy sapping warm water.
Channel 4 Cook straits - New Zealand. March-April 2017 Distance approx 21miles, 16'c water. Challenges: Rough seas, strong winds, abundant wildlife.
Channel 5Straits of Gibraltar - Spain to Morocco.
Late May 2017
Distance approx 10miles, 16'c water. 10mile sprint challenge with 3knot current against Challenges: busy shipping lane, possible great whites.
Channel 6 Tsugaru Channel - Japan.
July 3rd 2017
Distance approx 18miles, 16'c water.
Challenges: Very strong currents, busy shipping lane strong winds, rough seas, abundant wildlife.
Channel 7 English Channel-England to France.
W/c 21st August 2017
Distance approx 22miles, 16'c water.
Challenges: Very strong tides, strong currents, cold water, very busy shipping lane.
Each of these swims is a major feat in itself. Some have only ever successfully been achieved by a small handful of swimmers. Attempting all seven in a single year will test the limit of what is currently believed physically possible in terms of endurance and recovery. This extraordinary challenge is set to be followed by award winning documentary makers for a cinematic release film showing what it takes to go beyond our limits and captures our unique relationship with the sea.
Testimonials
I’m truly excited to hear of Beth’s endeavour- her commitment, her passion, her relationship with the sea- it surely inspires the pioneering spirit in all of us.’ -Lewis Pugh, UN Patron of the Oceans and pioneering swimmer
‘Beth is leading the way in commitment and adventure, setting an example for us all, that we can all be pioneers with enough passion and drive.’ -Deb Criddle OBE Triple gold medal Paralympian
Thank you for taking the time to read this!
This project successfully funded on 30th August 2016