Ok so I now have two more dates for my swim. Hopefully I will be doing it on 14th or 15th July. I just need to keep the training up and hope for good weather!

My big disapointment is that Paul (Hoffy) will probably not be able to be my support swimmer now as he is swimming in the FINA Open Water Grand Prix in Serbia and doesn't get back until late on the 14th (see:  www.hoffyswims.com/ ) Also once again it will be difficult to sort out my support crew as most of them work shifts like myself and getting time off is very hard.

Training is also difficult now I'm back to work properly. I can't get down to Dover next weekend but will go down during the week and get back in that cold sea! It simply has to be done if I want any chance of success!

I want to thank Freda for her constant help, advice and support. She really is one very special person that so many owe so much to. Thanks Freda - you're a star!

Also thanks to all who are showing their support on this site, and thanks to the constant support and understanding of my family throughout the year:-)