Home sweet home. This is our trailer in Folkestone, Capel La Ferne.
Monday, July 12, 2010
SFO-LHR by Virgin Atlantic
Thursday July 8th, 2010. Virgin Atlantic Flight 020 San Francisco-London Heathrow, Jumbo Jet 747-400! One day I will fly one of these babies!
I would like to highlight the fantastic service provided by Virgin Atlantic! Very professional, very friendly and very supportive of my dream! Special thanks to the Check In people, to the Inflight Crew and to the pilots! You made my flight very special!
Madam Butterfly!
Hum, Can I swim that gap?
Almost there!
My favourite screen shot!
My last week at "work"
When you catch yourself walking around your work environment taking pictures of you, your co-workers and the work environment you live in, you realize one thing: WOW! I really enjoy what I do! And I really do!
Captain Tony Seymour and First Office Eddie PeinadoYou really feel the adrenalin when you are at the controls of a Jet airplane, either running down the runway going over 200 miles an hour for a take off, cruising at 500 miles an hour over the entire North America or coming for a fantastic landing at the nation's busiest airports.
YES!I LOVE MY JOB! I also take this time to thank SkyWest Airlines for this opportunity!
...THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!
THANK YOU SOUTH END ROWING CLUB!
The month prior my trip to England was one the busiest months of my life. So many last minute trip details to go over on top of the training sessions I felt I little overwhelmed. Besides that the South End Rowing Club held a fantastic English Channel fundraising party on behalf of my trip. The party was fantastic especially with the HUGE help from Kim Howard, Robin Kincaid and Dave Maloney, Alisson Kallahamer, Tom Keller and many other helpers. Due to my work schedulle I was not able to go.
The love and support from the members from the SERC has been something that I take not only to France but throughout my entire life! Thank you so much for all the great support! Thank you so much for warm hugs and good luck wishes!I could not have accomplished this huge part of my journey without you!
Also,I could not have arrived at the English shores ready to go without you, Kim Howard; THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH END ROWING CLUB!
Friday, June 18, 2010
2x2 Hr SWIM at the Aquatic Park, Water Temperature 53-63F
On June 12th 2010, I did two 2 hour swims at the Aquatic Park. Besides the perfect weather conditions, air temperature almost 80 F, the water temperature wasn't giving me much of a break, with a few very warm spots, 63F and, a few very cold spots, 53F.
My swim partners for the day were: Maya, Berry McGuire, Darrin, Jim Bock, Alison Kalhammer, Kim Howard, and our beloved friend from the Dolphin Club and also a successful English Channel swimmer; Duke Dahlin.
It was perfect day to work on my "brazilian colore".
Eddie and Duke showing off their tan.Pictures by Maya Nasution.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE WHALES!
The Humpback Tail
This one will be swimming the English Channel with me!For more information about the Humpbacks go to the website below!
http://www.whale-images.com/info/humpback-whale-facts.htm
TOMALES BAY SWIM
On May 30th 2010, Chris Blakeslee, aka El Sharko, also a successful English Channel swimmer, hosted the SPRING CHOMP SWIM. The course was from Hearts Desire Beach, West side of Tomales Bay, to the East side of Tomales Bay and back; a two mile swim. The water temperature was around mid 60's F. It was a perfect day!
Perfect swimming conditions!
Fantastic Area for a Pic-Nic!
Southenders enjoying the day!
After the swim a big group of southenders went to Point Reyes town for a great brunch. In this picture; me, Masita Nasution, aka Maya and my swim partner Berry McGuire. Maya is a National Champion Swimmer from Indonesia. Besides being a great swim coach and a fantastic swimmer she is a great person to be around. She is studying to be a cooking chef.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
THE CAUSE
10% of all donations I receive will go to San Francisco BAYKEEPER, a great nonprofit that keeps Bay Area water and its marine life clean, healthy and safe.
How I train for the English Channel when I'm on the road
To all of you who ask me how I train for the English Channel while I am flying around the country, enjoy this:
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Gray whale in SF Bay
Yesterday morning a kayaker from the BASK group, shot this video as he was out for a nice morning paddle. What a surprise! Follow below his narrative about the encounter.
June 02, 2010 — On my paddle today, came across a gray whale that was probably feeding. The first 2 parts are from the first time I saw it, the last part from just before I left (about 45 minutes later). He/she would come to the surface 4 or 5 times for a breath, and then go deep (presumably after food).
Marine Mammal Protection Act disclaimer. The MMPA states that we can not "take" marine mammals. Originally, take meant kill, but over the years it has come to mean harass. Now the safe route is to make sure your actions do not change the marine mammal's actions as a way to know you are not impacting it (and definitely not harassing it). These videos where shot with telephoto (so I was not as close as it may seem), and at no time did the whale's behavior change. When I left, he was still feeding in that area.
June 02, 2010 — On my paddle today, came across a gray whale that was probably feeding. The first 2 parts are from the first time I saw it, the last part from just before I left (about 45 minutes later). He/she would come to the surface 4 or 5 times for a breath, and then go deep (presumably after food).
Marine Mammal Protection Act disclaimer. The MMPA states that we can not "take" marine mammals. Originally, take meant kill, but over the years it has come to mean harass. Now the safe route is to make sure your actions do not change the marine mammal's actions as a way to know you are not impacting it (and definitely not harassing it). These videos where shot with telephoto (so I was not as close as it may seem), and at no time did the whale's behavior change. When I left, he was still feeding in that area.
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