Photos from the 6-hour qualifier

Finally downloaded the photos from Hammonassett last weekend.

It was a beautiful day and when we got there, the beach was completely empty save for the group of 11 swimmers there to brave the chilly Long Island Sound for a workout or 4- and 6-hour qualifying swims. It was a big foggy at the start.

The tongue shot is a standard one for the end of any salt water swim. My tongue swells in the salt water, and after 6 hours, it was getting kind of gross. It'll be even worse in the Channel after 12 or 14 hours, as the salinity is much higher there.


With Ray Gandy at the end- both logged 6+ hours swimming and feeling good. Onward to some night swimming and Dover. Ray is training for a double crossing of the Channel. Look for a profile piece of him in the July issue of NEM News out next week. Will post link when it's available.