Ross English Channel Swim
- By: Ross Young
- Short URL: http://www.backabuddy.co.za/ross-channel-swim-2010
Personal message
Hi all,
Swimming the English Channel is a personal challenge of mine I have wanted to do for many years. The English channel is a gruelling 24 miles ( 38km) across one of the busiest and coldest shipping channels in the world. You need to be accompanied by a sea pilot who regulates your direction and safety aspect of the swim- his decision is final. I will not be aided or assisted in anyway during the course of the swim, i will also be swimming in a speedo- no wetsuits.
The swim unfortunately had to be postponed due an unforeseen 4 week bout of Bronchitis, the swim has been postponed till 20 June 2011, I will be continuing to train for the swim to make sure I do better for you all next year, thanks all for the support you have shown me and have a few sponsors who have really embraced my challenge and I would like to say a quick thank you.
I would like to thank the following people and companies:
SUSPI: Stellenbosch University Sports Performance Institute who have genrously donated their time and expertise, a medical team, nutritionist and above all Karin my coach.
you can reach them for more info on the services they offer on the following web address:
Glaceau Vitaminwater- sponsoring water to keep me hydrated all the through training and the actual swim
Russian Standard Vodka - for sponsoring my flights to the UK and back
New Balance SA- sponsored me some great NB apparell for all my training needs.
TYR Swim wear: Have kindly donated swimming apparel for me in my training and channel swim- Thanks Peter.
I have a long way to go in my training and preparation and am really trying to raise money for my chosen charity "Reach for a Dream foundation". If I can make a difference or give 1 other person a chance at a better life all of this will be worth it. Please support me in my quest to raise funds, you can sponsor me a block amount or even a "per mile" amount bearing in mind I will be finishing it come hell or high water - excuse the pun! please be generous and open your hearts ( and wallets) for 2010. Anything you can manage will be a great help and inspiration to me.You will make a big difference in these kids lives.
thanks for taking time in reading this and being so generous.
Ross Young
Donations
| Name | Comment | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflex Nutrition -Kurt Liebetrau | Cold Water but a warm heart - you got this challenge in the bag buddy :) | Sep 14, 2010 | R 500.00 |
| Top Events | Good Luck | Sep 03, 2010 | R 760.00 |
| Dylan B | Best of luck.. | Sep 02, 2010 | R 100.00 |
| Steven Hill | Good Luck! | Sep 02, 2010 | R 20.00 |
| Bee | Good Luck Ross!!! | Aug 30, 2010 | R 50.00 |
| Bronwyn Loeb | Hey my BEB. Will be thinking of you. Lots of love BBB | Aug 27, 2010 | R 300.00 |
| Garth Watters | Best of Luck Ross have a great swim | Aug 13, 2010 | R 200.00 |
| Nicky Taylor | If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities. (M. Angelou). Well done Ross and all of the best to you!!! | Jul 22, 2010 | R 200.00 |
| Gareth Haarhoff | We're rooting for you Razzle Dust! | Jul 21, 2010 | R 200.00 |
| Gary van Rooyen | Go Gettem Ross! | Jul 21, 2010 | R 200.00 |
| Greg Bull | Good stuff Ross good luck with the swim.hope its a calm warm day | Jul 16, 2010 | R 2 000.00 |
| Nicola | Good Luck Razzle! | Jul 07, 2010 | R 200.00 |
| Bernard Boulle | If you can't do it nobody can, enjoy! | Jun 21, 2010 | R 100.00 |
| Alain Ferrier | Go You Good thing!! | Jun 20, 2010 | R 100.00 |
| Wayne Mackenzie | All the best boet | May 25, 2010 | R 200.00 |
| Ian Bosman | Proud to be associated with your endeavour - best of luck! | May 13, 2010 | R 1 000.00 |
The Reach For A Dream Foundation |
| Reach For A Dream fulfils the dreams of children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness by a medical practitioner. Reach For A Dream believes that no child should live without hope. |
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