Selected Quotes and Messages

“Right boy, this is it. Now get your f***ing head down and don’t stop ‘til you hit France. I’m going to bed now.”
Pre-swim briefing from the General

“What do you mean he wants Earl Grey?! – we only have builders on my boat”
Sea dogs not keen on swimmer’s fancy ways

“Dover Coast Guard, this is Sea Satin: We are entering SW Shipping lane at 0200. Requesting wide berth from all vessels….”
Sea dogs attempt to deter oil tankers and cargo ships

“Rip the ass of a bear!!”
Our training mantra

“Oh no, they’re playing ‘Lady in Red’ again. Thank God he’s got ear plugs in………”
Salty sea dogs display shocking taste in music

“That’s a lot of sick…”
After 10 hours stomach decides it’s seen enough Maxim

“I love the sound of French ring tone in the morning”
Cliff calls boat for an update

“What’s the matter with his left shoulder?” “No, no: it always looks like that”
Left shoulder issues

“Get on the ROCK!” “Get on the ROCK!”
Continues for nearly 10 minutes

“What do you mean I have to swim back to the boat??” “You can do breast-stroke if you like….” “Thanks, Nick, very generous…..”
Shallow waters prevent the boat getting into French shore

“You have now joined an exclusive club from which you can never be kicked out, however badly you behave………”
I look forward to the annual dinner