In the third hour, conditions totally changed. Swimming from Jersey to France on Sunday 8th September 2019 at 07.34am from La Coupe Point, Jersey to Saints-Germain-sur-ay plage, France in 10 hours and 12 minutes. Sal had to endure very tough choppy swimming conditions and lots of jellyfish. This year I have altered my feeding as I have made a point of taking in far more liquid. This year I have set myself the target of swimming the Channel from Jersey to France and then from Dover to France inside five weeks so I needed a good swim from Jersey to get me going. Xx, [08/09/2019, 10:19:03] Mary Taylor: CF Trust are busy re tweeting about it! Unfortunately the weather was not favourable. You can swim in the river but not in the bay because it's not the same as Hudson Bay. I was thrilled with my time as I expected to swim for 10 hours. I got a good talking to from Em, youve got 2 hrs - this is just a training swim for you and I clung to that as 2 hours was good - I could swim 2 hours Then we were 3 miles out and a couple of feeds later (30 min feeds) still 3 miles out this went on until I said a few choice words (so sorry for the strop!) I had become the 21st person, the first New Zealander and the oldest (56) swimmer to complete this stretch of water.This is a fantastic, challenging swim as the wind and tides make you work very hard to get to France. The most amazing thing you have ever done Amanda. Monday 01 August 2022. I enjoyed the rolling seas but found it hard to follow the route as the boat had to be moved in the direction of the wind, towards Les Ecrehous. [08/09/2019, 05:47:56] Julia Dawe: Swim to France! The boat was being pushed sideways by the wavesopen water swimming leaves you totally exposed to the power of the sea not for the faint hearted!!!! You can find just about any type of beach adventure in New Jersey. The average swimmer will take 7.5-10 hours to complete the swim. 06:45 All boats must be on en-route to Fliquet Bay, Jersey. Good luck - both of you! Jersey to France Double 2017, and Double Round Jersey 2018. The swim relay challenge will begin from the shores of Jersey (Fliquet Bay) and will finish up 14 miles later on the south shores of Carteret, France. June 30, 2022 Ida. [08/09/2019, 16:48:36] Emma Tickner: Come on Amanda!!!! The calculation of flight time is based on the straight line distance from New Jersey to Paris, France ("as the crow flies"), which is about 3,673 miles or 5 912 kilometers. But with so many to admire they came to be very beautiful and graceful and generally were pointing in the direction I needed to go. GUERNSEY woman Justine Riley is the first islander to swim solo from Jersey to France. This 18 mile swim will be a challenge; not only the distance but also the perils of open water swimming and the cold water which could be as low as 12C. It was now so windy that I only had time for a photo after Alice had joined me on the beach and pick up a shell before heading back out to the boat before it got blown aground. [08/09/2019, 16:33:39] Mary Taylor: Just keep thinking about what it will feel like when you finish and what an achievement it is xx, Were now 9 hours in. There's still enough time to surf and ski on the same day, though. . Huge thanks to the crew from the Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club, Emma Lambert and Steve Billige and the support of all my family and friends. A 25-year-old woman has become the fastest person to swim the 'Jersey Channel' from La Coupe Point near St Catherine's to the French Coast, as part of her training for the 'Oceans Seven' marathon swimming challenge. You've worked hard now just believe in yourself and go for it. Swimming from Jersey to France has long been an ambition of mine as it is recognised as a tough and testing swim. Xxx, [06/09/2019, 13:33:44] Adrian Anderson: Well done Mand you are amazing I will also be glued to my phone on Sunday. I had to do this. I knew that this was the final push, no more swimming after just 1.5. So third time lucky! Swims are short and sweet, and the aim of the weekend is to relax and enjoy Jersey's best spots, rather than cranking out huge swim distances. Route Swims First Fastest; Jersey to France: 93: Denize Le Pennec - 1966: Nathalie Pohl - 05:29:00 (2020) Jersey - France - Jersey: 2: Andy Truscott - 2017: Jason Betley - 15:51:00 (2021) . I've been a swimmer and outdoor swimmer for as long as I remember. Standing on the waters edge my head was clear - its time to swim. There was a constant stream throughout the swim and it was incredible to have that support. And please give Em a virtual pat on the back from time to time too! Im going to enjoy a day of reading messages and replying tomorrow and getting my head around everything that happened - I got to the beach!!! Landing the Jersey to France relay swim. I tried very hard not to look forward during the swim, they say dont look forward, dont look back, just be in the present, I never looked back but coming in to the fifth hour of feeds I was. I also teamed up with the Coco Channel group once again and completed a swim from Catalina to the Californian mainland in July 2019. In fact, Id go so far as to say that resolving to take up swimming has been the best decision of my life.. Find the travel option that best suits you. Swimming is a great leveler. X, [06/09/2019, 13:46:17] Jane Swimming: Wow! She completed her swim assessment but in the end her GP refused her medical. Ferry from France to Jersey. Seeing the water changing colour beneath me getting into the shallows, then the texture of the sand, is such a great feeling.. The theory is that swim trunks are more likely to harbor bacteria than swim briefs. I cant believe everything thats happened today it was brutal at points and Ill catch up with you all about it. I started dreaming of curling up in the boat when it was over and how lovely it would feel when I got there. , [08/09/2019, 11:20:13] Mary Taylor: Fundraising now at 11,597 , [08/09/2019, 11:21:08] Mark Billige: Incredible. It was the personal mental boundaries Id pushed and broken through only to do it again a few hours later. [09/09/2019, 09:52:11] Dad England: Having been on the boat and seeing the reality of what Amanda did the sheer will power and determination to finish the challenge she truly deserves the all the congratulations. Tomorrow morning at 7.30am, the first group of swimmers will be setting off on the Jersey France Challenge to help raise funds for Dementia Jersey. Is it too early to think about the Gibraltar Strait?! The lead organiser of the event, Simon ODonoghue added that We have been organising these challenges since 2015 with the support of 3D Events and over the years we have been voted within the top ten events within the British Isles twice by Red Bull. 07:50 First swimmers ready for challenge start. Jersey to Switzerland. 3/4 there and a chill was creeping in at feeds. Sending all of our love , [08/09/2019, 07:59:40] Claire Stott: Just magic! Do watch the video, this gets me emotional every time I watch it (and its been a few times!). Alice was a star and somehow managed to hand drink and food to me on every occasion. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO -. Alderney is the closest island to France and the United Kingdom in the Channel Islands. The wind had picked up, waves were peaking so I surfed over the top of many to keep balanced. The challenge will begin from the shores of Jersey (Fliquet Bay) and one team member will dive straight into the sea to start the swim relay challenge. Go go go! Of the 3379, 2065 were coastal, while 1314 could be found inland. I am also the author of Swim Wild & Free: A Practical Guide to Swimming Outdoors 365 a Year. St. The training alone, pushed me to swim further, harder than I ever had done before and the mental training to get me there was intense. I asked Emma to message Christine to let her know Id be smiling from the start but it would calm later - code for big waves from the off - after the Channel relay wed affectionately coined the waves the fun zone - it certainly kept me busy! [06/09/2019, 13:19:22] Mum: Omg. . You must all be exhausted too after a day of update watching - tense stuff! The swim starts from La Coupe point, a small sandy beach behind St Catherine's breakwater and most swimmers wade ashore at Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Plage on the Normany coast. Xx, [06/09/2019, 18:06:06] Mary Thornlow: This is so incredibly exciting!!!! Manche Iles Express operates 2 routes, Jersey (St Helier) to Granville runs 1 time per week & Jersey (St Helier) to Carteret about 4 times weekly. [08/09/2019, 18:00:04] Marie Dransfield: That is epic!!!!! Keeping these messages is so precious to me and Im lucky to have that to reflect on - so Ive included much of the chat in this blog - you can follow me on my journey through the medium of WhatsApp! The Jersey to France swim is similar to the English Channel, just on a much smaller scale. 5, [08/09/2019, 11:23:48] Julia Dawe: Swim to France, [08/09/2019, 11:28:05] Jess Clarke: Making me very teary. I took up swimming later on in life as I was told by an orthopaedic consultant to give up weight bearing activities or else go for major hip surgery. , P.p.s. The cheapest way to get from Jersey to France costs only 104, and the quickest way takes just 4 hours. [08/09/2019, 13:13:38] Nat Pilgrim: What an awesome photo !! Read our interview with Sally Minty-Gravett after her textbook sixth decade English Channel crossing. The jersey peeps are with you and sea life and all!! Think itll take a while to sink in what youve achieved xx, [08/09/2019, 18:06:35] Barry Sharples: Congratulations to our amazing daughter in law on marvelous achievement Sylv - Barry xxxx, [08/09/2019, 18:06:54] Christine Addison: We done you.xxxx, [08/09/2019, 18:11:17] Phil Curfey: Just incredible, you have inspired so many people Amanda. Well done doesn't even get close to how proud I feel right now. Emotions poured out of me then but even now itll take a while to fully comprehend what Id achieved. You dont know strength and courage until you know Charlotte. . Still not quite believing that I swam 10 hours and 12 minutes and got to the beach! So close x, [08/09/2019, 16:54:57] Mary Thornlow: This is AMAZING!!!!! [08/09/2019, 08:46:30] Bex Whiting: Bossing it - go Mand , Watch the video and a lot of the comments will fit into place. We had a silky calm sea and perfect visibility to see a large barrel jellyfish. Beach Haven on Long Island and Sea Girt offer quiet and secluded . alexander1970 said: Yes,PLEASE do it. They allocated specific moorings for us, made the customs experience quick and easy and following this they even put us up in the youth hostel and prepared a fantastic meal for us all. Durrell Camp Tents at Durrell Zoo 3. There will be 2 jersey swimming club people on the boat- a pilot and observer/pilot. Mrs Riley said she was quite nervous about Wednesday mornings swim because it was so dark when she set off at 3.45am. 7 days a week and available at all times, We can cater for parties of any size and for any occasion. [08/09/2019, 17:17:02] Phil Curfey: Go Go Go!!! So we decided that Sal would be the one to land our swim. Go to www.guernseypress.com/gponline to subscribe to our discounted online edition. Perhaps we shouldn't be so surprised at the French rule. The wind and tide were combining to push me up the coast.Charlie and Mick worked very hard to get me a more favourable route into the beach and I powered on, landing on the beautiful, sandy French shore 9 hours and 18 minutes after I had left Jersey. 6000 km over 73 days. My heart went out to her; there are things in life we have no control of. Weve all just about stopped rocking. Can you swim from Jersey to France? Jersey to Toulouse from 81. Pilot, Vic, made the call that it was too dangerous for us all to swim to shore. [08/09/2019, 18:01:25] Nat Pilgrim: Just INCREDIBLE !!!! Located in the Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz region, Ouikameden is a small and picturesque ski resort in the High Atlas Mountains, 50 miles (80km) east of Marrakesh. A relaxing and perfectly comfortable way to sail to St Malo for your trip from Jersey. The first team to reach the finish line on the beach just south of Carteret were the Jersey Tools with a time of 6:59:00 closely followed by Chewbacca with a time of 7:17:07 and then we welcomed the first non-wetsuit wearing team, Teddington with a time of 7:40:22. Good luck my love! [08/09/2019, 18:01:40] Anna Ross: , [08/09/2019, 18:01:41] Nat Pilgrim: Am in awe Amanda, you are our hero!!! Swimmers from a club based at Brockwell Lido will swim a five-person, 18-mile relay from Jersey to France at the end of June to raise money for charity. [08/09/2019, 05:32:36] Paul: Enjoy every minute of today and the amazing experience it is going to be. I had to complete a 6 hour qualifying swim in sub 16 degree water. But New Jersey beach closings are relatively rare along the state's 130 miles of oceanfront coastline. My next plan was to join a Jersey to France relay swim in May 2019, in conjunction with Sals Swim Camp. [08/09/2019, 11:49:19] Claire Stott: You so absolutely and totally have this Amanda!!! We rotated at one hour intervals; Anne and Angela both swam extremely well. It was happening, really happening! Of course the hard bits were forgotten by the time I touched French sand after seeing several hundred jellies (no joke) I actually think theyre very beautiful. Lido also offers complete event planning services, taking all the work away . Im someone who puts themselves under a lot of pressure when Ive got my mind set on something. Ill be following your progress tomorrow! Shes prepared a spreadsheet of feeds and info. Instead of a mirror-like surface, the sea got very lumpy making it impossible for Charlie and Mick to keep the boat on station with me. Manche Iles Express operates 2 routes, Granville to Jersey (St Helier) runs 1 times per day, & Carteret to Jersey . Unfortunately, one of our team members was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to go through surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. We're so incredibly proud xx. Reading through every single one of your messages has been incredibly emotional and Im so very grateful THANK YOU. Looking forward to all the updates throughout the day xxx Dolphin racing time !!! [08/09/2019, 08:46:24] Mary Taylor: Yah go Amanda. Jersey to Grenoble from 94. Em asked me after what it wouldve taken for me to stop and injury was my answer but with 3 fully functional working limbs at that point of 1.5 miles I wasnt even on this planet close to giving up! Several more feeds later - youve seen Emmas amazing schedule for me - and I could feel a change again. 14/08/21 Jason Betley (UK) 15hrs 51min 1-way crossing 1. Take a look at my "shop" page for mens swim short ideas for France. I could finally have a gin and tonic and I wanted to make you all proud. Swimming from Jersey to France on Sunday 8th September 2019 at 07.34am from La Coupe Point, Jersey to Saints-Germain-sur-ay plage, France in 10 hours and 12 minutes. If you can bear it, here is my account of the swim which I wrote a couple of days later from the comfort of my sofa. X, [08/09/2019, 13:42:01] Emma Lambert: Another good feed, asking how mum, Paul and the boys are getting on? He added that It was the largest number of swimmers to ever take on the challenge of swimming from Jersey to France and what really surprised and impressed us all were the people of Carteret. My right shoulder was having none of it so I started unilaterally breathing to the right so I could fling my right arm over and do a big pull through with my left. Go splash! These proved to be far more palatable and I ate these at most feeds after the four hour point.Moving into French waters saw the nature of the swim change dramatically as the fast flowing tide from the French coastline was running against the wind that was rapidly increasing in strength. Ill do my best for you all. 1. COVID-19 Travel restrictions may apply. Bowen . [They] were amazing and kept me brilliantly entertained popping up wearing different hats, inflatable palm trees et cetera. JERSEY TO FRANCE. The swim is generally a four-mile swim in a straight line but as any long-distance swimmer will know, swimming in a straight line is not something that anyone is able to do, so taking tidal movements into account, the distance covered can be about 15-18 miles. Dont stop now, [08/09/2019, 11:21:36] Paul: Emma, say to Amanda Rule No. I can proudly say we raised just over 13,000! The current fundraising total is sitting at 9,549 with the highest fundraisers, The Sea Slugs raising 3,187. A 1/4 of the way came quickly which was a boost, already a few aches were creeping in. The beach, the bloody french beach!! At the time of publication, four Ocean County beaches have been closed to the public due to unsafe levels of bacteria. The same year, I joined the Coco Channel team and completed a North Channel relay. Pleasingly a JLDSC two-way relay from the day before had seen very few jellyfish so I didnt have to expend too much nervous energy worrying about getting hit by these monsters of the deep. COVID-19 Travel restrictions may apply. Dates and flights were booked for the following year but then COVID struck, which put an end to travel and training. Her son had swum the J2F channel and she offered some wonderful words of wisdom which stuck with me - be kind to yourself. We were hoping this relay would be a goal for her. At one point, we even had dolphins swimming nearby. I didnt see anything other than jellyfish for the entire swim, she said. The average swimmer takes around seven-and-a-half to 10 hours to complete the swim. SAND!! I had to be kind to myself in my inner dialogue during the swim. outdoorswimmer.com - Jo Tinsley 1d. Swimming from Jersey to France was without doubt one of my greatest ever achievements. Jersey to France Solo - Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club Jersey to France Solo Swims 2-way crossing 1. You have totally smashed this xx, [08/09/2019, 17:15:27] Mark Billige: Keep going Amanda!!! But after more fields of jellies finally it was only half a mile out. The Jersey to France swim can also be completed as a relay in hourly rotations. Our Jersey to France relay completed in 9 hours, 4 mins. X, [08/09/2019, 11:13:49] Mary Taylor: So true Jean, [08/09/2019, 11:14:14] Mary Taylor: Changing Charlottes future. Power on through. mind over matter! So proud of you!! A bit of a guttural cry left me but crying into goggles makes it hard to see..! The water was a little chilly but fine and the sea like glass for the first two hours, it then became a bit choppy for two to three hours.. With a celebratory gin and tonic in hand after months of being tee-total in preparation for the swim, she now has another swimming challenge to prepare for, the English Channel, provisionally set for September next year. Documented Jersey to France swims, 1966-2022. The water was beautiful. Xxx. MEDIA RELEASE: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and not Bailiwick Express, and the text is reproduced exactly as supplied to us. Simon Ritchie, left, and Casey Bowen, dermatologists with the 59th Medical Wing based at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, prepare for a practice swim in Dover Harbor, England, Sept. 22, 2016. Sal organised for two novice swimmers and breast cancer survivors, Anne King and Angela Harvey-Jones to join our team, which was now called Audreys Happy Mermaids. Historically, this swim was only offered by the Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club (JLDSC) volunteers and saw ahandful of swims each year. Yep do it on a very stormy day so the waves are massive and the current is bad and hopefully we get lucky and you drown then the EoF can recover from the shit state it currently is in with your constant shitposts. After setting off from La Coupe point, a small beach behind St Catherines breakwater, Mrs Riley finished her long-distance effort in Portbail in France after seven hours and 34 minutes. Xx, [08/09/2019, 16:52:05] Bex Whiting: Yes! Swimming in polluted water can have health risks, usually minor. Sending you biggest hugs and positive vibes! Hudson bay isn't a sea because it's a large bay that extends inland. It was so uplifting when I saw them put up the tricolour bunting around the boat, I knew then I was getting close.. The Jersey France Challenge will take place on Saturday 23 July 2022! I could write a blog on this experience alone! Try to buy men's swimwear before you jump on your ferry to France, as poolside prices are high. , Dad is travelling with us as land based super support and Emma is super crew on the boat. Ive just got back to the hotel and have opened up WhatsApp- WOW! The Jersey to France relay swim is one I will always remember, and I want to say a big thank you to Sal, Jenny and the club for making this swim possible. Dig deep is a phrase that stays with me and boy, did I need it. Swimming has been so helpful to me with all of chronic health conditions. X, [08/09/2019, 16:49:27] Marie Dransfield: A mile yeh this is in your bag !! Even strangers on the flight on the way over were wishing me their best..! Dad and Emma are crew extraordinaries to the bitter end having to carry my bags today and help dress me! The bestist of Luck my lovely!! Over the past few years, I have been able to take my swimming to new levels. I completed an English Channel relay in July 2017. x, [08/09/2019, 18:04:06] Julia Dawe: Yes thanks crew for looking after that special lady for us and keeping us all informed , [08/09/2019, 18:04:50] Mary Taylor: Am absolutely speechless and no words can describe how proud we all are of you and everything you do for us - not just this swim but the day to day support you give us as a family. Must get home and rest first, all LOVE xxx, [09/09/2019, 20:54:33] Emma Lambert: such a lot of amazing memories- loved being a part of the adventure and journey- such a privilege . Good luck. My long awaited attempt started at 07:12 on Wednesday 17 July under clear blue skies and a flat calm sea.If only it had stayed that way!I set out from La Coupe under the watchful eyes of Charlie Gravett, Mick Le Guilcher and Alice Harvey from the Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club. Jersey to Marseille from 124. [08/09/2019, 17:59:54] Mum: Tears are flowing xxx. Or, treat yourself to an upgrade to Premium Select, where you can enjoy a welcome drink and complimentary tea and coffee throughout your journey. THIS GIRL CAN!!!!!!! The Jersey to France swim can also be completed as a relay in hourly rotations. I got to know renowned Jersey swimmer Sally Minty-Gravett MBE through Facebook, and she linked me with a team who were looking for a swimmer to join them for the English Channel. Amazing stuff! Read more on outdoorswimmer.com. I still have flare ups with my hips, which I manage with rest and anti-inflammatories. 28/08/78 Sally Minty (JSY) 8hrs 31min 3. 1966 Denize Le Pennec (JSY) 9hrs 25min 2. Although she had trained on long swims there was nothing that could prepare her for the nothingness of the swim and boredom. Henley Swim looking for multiple-offenders, FINA 10km World Cup: action moves to Hungary, Sculptures installed around Isle of Man to tackle plastic waste, Join the Outdoor Swimmer team at Portishead Popsicle, Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Swimmers 2022, Top spotted jellyfish revealed in UK marine study, Get 50% off entry to the Henley Swim Festival 2023. Sal, Dee and I were sitting at the back of the boat and we got soaked through thanks to the speed of the boat and the choppy waters. Swat those jelly fish! Love your Lido. Data Swimmer Profiles Events Series Lists; Insights; About; Jersey to France swims. Although I passed my medical and swim assessment, I was nervous as I did not meet the team until the day of the swim. The swim is 14 miles in a straight line but as any long distance swimmer knows, swimming in a straight line is a rarity! With every bit of me hurting by this point I knew I still had that in me. At the hotel and a little joke reference to my sweet potato eating prior to my 6 hour qualifier back in June. 14:30 Expected first team at the finish in Carteret, France. You have landed on the Bailiwick Express website, however it appears you are based in . Amazingly, no one got stung. Jersey to France relay swim. Unfortunately I kept edging towards the boat doing this but for a while it was a reprieve I needed. I needed that. This was an epic job, she didnt get a moments rest as I was feeding every 30 minutes. Even writing that and Im welling up. This was my third attempt at swimming one of the two iconic Jersey swims. When I actually did the swim, on 8th September 2019, I set up a WhatsApp group for my family and friends to follow in the action. A group of swimmers are the first from Jersey to swim from Guernsey to France. Thats 82.2 km/day. [08/09/2019, 15:18:53] Claire Stott: How is she doing? We were so excited, we forgot about the swimmer in the water and all reached for our camera phones. Extensive recreational water monitoring efforts exist across France. David Coleman's Jersey to France swim. Starting my swim a dolphin swum under the boat through the bay - just magical and quite early on I started to encounter jelly fish - huge big barrels! Afterwards, Sal encouraged me to come to Jersey where she organised a team of us to swim around Jersey in July 2018. Can You See France . Still more feeds. Find the travel option that best suits you. Its astonishing tides have shaped the island, leaving rugged coastlines, hidden white bays and beautiful coves to explore. I actually did this at Dover Harbour, with the Dover Channel Training Club, on a night swim, so I started at 3am and finished at 9am. The conditions were just perfect for the challenge swimmers and it was certainly a day to remember with some swimmers getting joined by a large pod of dolphins! 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