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Contents of north channel talk Videos

8/31/2018

This 1+ hour Discussion of my North Channel Swim took place on Sunday August 5, 2018. It is an informal, unscripted, free-flowing chat conducted by Marcia, Mark, & Lee about this swim and what happened before, during, and afterwards.

In order to make the sections electronically manageable and viewer-friendly, the full video has been broken up into 13 segments and indexed.

Contents of North Channel Talk Videos are:

Video #1

Introduction
Course
Stats
Motivation to do the Swim
General Conditions

Video #2

Jellyfish Situation
Cap Situation
Feeding
In Cold Water
Qualifying Swim Recommendation
Captain Quinton Nelson’s Suggestion on Timing the Initial Feedings
Equipment Used in the Swim
Definition of Channel Swimming Rules

Video #3

Channel Rules, Continued
Temperature
Feedings & Pre-Swim Prep
Finishing Situation
Crawling onto the Beach
Angel Kayaker, Keith
Post-Swim Reflections from Marcia

Video #4

Motivation to Keep Going
Tidal Action
Praise for Captain Quinton Nelson
Training:
- Qualifying Swim in Fall 2017
- Pool Training during the Winter
- Open Water Training, Starting in April 2018
Acclimating to Colder Water Swimming & Hypothermia

Video #5

Physiological Adaptation to Hypothermia
Review of Videos:
Arrival in Northern Ireland
Boat Preview
Starting Spot at Low Tide
Pier 36 Wall

Video #6

Bangor Scenes
Ballyholme
Pre-Swim Pictures
Marcia all greased up
Grease Mixture
The Start

Video #7

First Few Hours of the Swim
Feeding Example
Contents of Feeds
Schedule of Feeds
Effects of Tidal Push
Stroke Rate & Diminishing Power

Video #8

Video at 10 Hours
Discussion of Viability of Safety & Completion
Deterioration of Marcia’s Swimming
Variance of Scottish Coastline
“The Truth is Hard”

Video #9

Measurement of Speed
Lee’s Willingness to Enter the Water
Lee’s Concerns & Observations
It’s Mark’s Call

Video #10

Potential Finish Scenarios
Lee’s Experience at the Finish
Videos of the Finish at Marroch Bay, Scotland

Video #11

Finish Video & Pictures, Continued
Kayak Ride Back to the Boat
Pier 36 Wall Signing
Interaction with and Role of the Observer

Video #12

Chunky Dunkers
Water Temperature
View of the Finish Beach, upon Return Trip to Scotland
What’s Next?
Sharks?
Is this the Coldest/Hardest Swim?
Ireland to Scotland or Scotland to Ireland?
Immediate Physical Recovery and Hurting Body Parts

Video #13

Break in Training afterwards
Amy’s Success
View of the Finish Beach (again) & Keith, upon Return Trip to Scotland
Final Thanks

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