Early Odd and Ends

Yesterday I visited with Nancy at Lynn Canal Conservation. It was a quick visit, just going over some of the latest updates. We mostly talked about getting the team organized and whom we thought would be available to help. The positions we need are:

• Pilot - to lead us down the channel
• Zodiac - for quick access and transportation
• Kayakers - to paddle next to me and keep me on course (and offer moral support)
• EMT/Physician - to monitor my vitals throughout the swim watching for signs of hypothermia.

We plan to have a meeting with potential crew members on June 23rd at 7pm at the library. Anyone is welcome to come to the meeting, whether you are a potential crew member or just want to give moral support.

In other news, thanks goes to James Alborough, who is letting me use his surfing wetsuit for my training. It's a little snug, but should do until I get a new one.

I sent out a few emails yesterday asking for sponsorship from wetsuit companies. The two I am really impressed with are: ProMotions Power Glide and the Quintana Roo Hydrofull.

I am hoping one of these companies will sponsor us. It certainly would be a great help.

Speaking of wetsuits, Burl Sheldon is doing some fantastic research on the issue. Being a surfer, he is concerned about the "swim-ability" of the suits. Though, from what I am reading about triathlon wetsuits, this shouldn't be too big a problem. Burl has also offered to help be a safety boater during my training. (I don't want to risk freezing up in 42F water without someone paddling along beside me.) So extra thanks to him for the support.

In any case, lot's of training ahead. I must be off now. More later...