Brent Hobbs, age 40, of Kelowna BC Canada, will be attempting to swim solo across the English Channel (Dover, England to Calais, France) in late July 2008. The purpose of this site is to chronicle Brent's journey towards achieving one of his lifetime goals.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Celebrating the finish with the dolphins!
Finish at Cap Griz Nez, France (10 hours, 43 minutes)
WOW Brent - you did it! I just happened to be home listening to the CBC as you were being interviewed. It was so great to hear about your experience. I am spreading the word in the BC Masters Swimming Community. Congratulations on your amazing swim! all the best Avila Rhodes
Rob - awsome job and time swimming the channel. Welcome to the club! The dolphin photo is awsome. I have never seen dolphins in the channel or the harbour. You had a fantastic day. Two-way next?
I was born and raised in Victoria, BC on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. I spent most of my youth swimming up and down pools as a competitive swimmer. I later moved to Vancouver where I became very involved in the sport of open water swimming. I love the ocean. It is a very peaceful and spiritual place to be immersed in. Whether I am swimming, surfing, fishing, or diving, I feel most alive when I am in the water. Swimming the English Channel has been a lifelong dream. In addition to achieving this goal, I am taking this opportunity to raise money for two community charities:
1) Kelowna General Hospital Foundation
www.kghfoundation.com or (250) 862-4438
2) YMCA-YWCA Strong Kids Campaign
www.ymcastrongkids.ca or (250) 491-9622
Thank you for your support of these community charities!
3 comments:
Well done Brent.
looked like it was an awesome journey.
Cheers,
Rob Dyke
WOW Brent - you did it!
I just happened to be home listening to the CBC as you were being interviewed. It was so great to hear about your experience. I am spreading the word in the BC Masters Swimming Community.
Congratulations on your amazing swim!
all the best
Avila Rhodes
Rob - awsome job and time swimming the channel. Welcome to the club! The dolphin photo is awsome. I have never seen dolphins in the channel or the harbour. You had a fantastic day. Two-way next?
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