The challenge
FINISHED! Official time 9 hours 40 minutes
My name is Cameron Spittle and on September 18th 2010 I completed my swim across the English Channel. I have established this website to provide information about the swim and to help raise awareness of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
The English Channel is regarded as the 'Everest' of ocean swimming. The waters between Dover (UK) and Calais (France) attract swimmers from all over the world. To date there have been 1164 solo swimmers who have completed the 34km (21 miles) swim.
To prepare for this challenge I was swimming between 30-50km per week and put on 8kgs of weight to help combat the 16c temperature water. My swim required a support boat and pilot to guide me through the busiest shipping channel in the world.
To be 'officially' recognised as an English Channel swimmer I swam under the rules of the Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation (CS & PF). The rules require a swimmer to complete the distance without assistance and wearing only bathers and a standard swimming cap. No wet-suits or shark cages allowed. An observer from the CS & PF was on the boat to ensure I completed the swim within the rules.
The English Channel is regarded as the 'Everest' of ocean swimming. The waters between Dover (UK) and Calais (France) attract swimmers from all over the world. To date there have been 1164 solo swimmers who have completed the 34km (21 miles) swim.
To prepare for this challenge I was swimming between 30-50km per week and put on 8kgs of weight to help combat the 16c temperature water. My swim required a support boat and pilot to guide me through the busiest shipping channel in the world.
To be 'officially' recognised as an English Channel swimmer I swam under the rules of the Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation (CS & PF). The rules require a swimmer to complete the distance without assistance and wearing only bathers and a standard swimming cap. No wet-suits or shark cages allowed. An observer from the CS & PF was on the boat to ensure I completed the swim within the rules.
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
I hope to raise $25,000 for the The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, which is Australia's only dedicated cancer hospital. It treats over 25,000 patients every year and houses the largest cancer research centre in the southern hemisphere.
If you are able to make a donation to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre I would be extremely grateful, no matter how small or large.
My employer will match every dollar raised, so please give generously.
PLEASE NOTE: I personally covered all expenses for the swim, so every dollar donated will go directly to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
$23,800 raised so far ! !
Gold Supporters
A big thank you to the team at Cameron Industrial Real Estate who have donated $1500 to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre for naming rights to my cap. Ben, John and David I really appreciate the support. Thank you.
A big thank you to the team at KANE Constructions who have donated $2500 to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Tristan and Jonathan I really appreciate the support. Thank you.
Other Supporters
Donations in excess of $500 to Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are required to become an official supporter. For more information send me an email.
