Around the Island Swim Update

Tory and Sara are officially half way in their swim around the island, making it to Francis Bay Thursday. They have seen some interesting things along the way, including steel plates on reefs and plenty of sea life. And they’ve had some challenges too.

Tory also wants us to make sure to give props to Sam and Laura from VIBE Charters on St. Thomas who gave up a charter to escort them from Chocolate Hole to Caneel Bay and will help out next weekend on their swim from Francis to Leinster as well.

“After the swim, they drove us back to Cruz Bay and had lunch with us,” Tory says. “They are really generous and fun people.”

Tory and Sara are taking the weekend off for Festival.

Read Tory’s account of their encounters so far, here!

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8 Responses to “Around the Island Swim Update”

1. fdr
   July 3rd, 2009 05:51
   1

   I wonder if those steel plates are left over from Tektite?

2. Hugh Jass
   July 3rd, 2009 08:38
   2

   I would like to see them attempt to do it all in one shot. Hey, people swim the English Channel in one shot, so why not STJ island?

3. Hugh Jass
   July 3rd, 2009 08:39
   3

   I had a friend who swam from Trunk Bay to Tortola but he said he almost got run over by boats who weren’t paying attention.

4. SteveV
   July 3rd, 2009 09:35
   4

   I had to google Tektite to find out what fdr was referring to…if anyone else is curious, here’s a link to a 2002 St. John Times newspaper article including letters from team members and even a diagram of the project in 1970: http://www.stjohnbeachguide.com/Tektite_Article.htm

5. SteveV
   July 3rd, 2009 09:37
   5

   I NOW have inspiration to go swim laps at our local Y this afternoon! Thanks Tory and Sara!

6. Capt RD
   July 3rd, 2009 18:47
   6

   They are definitely the anchoring plates from The Tektite project.

7. Tory and Sara
   July 3rd, 2009 21:25
   7

   I’m not totally convinced the stainless plates are from Tektite. We saw them in three different spots. The first closest to the Tektite spot. The second, of the point in between both Lameshur Bays. The third spot was on our second leg leaving Europa Bay. Also they don’t look almost 40 years old? Someone from the park service must know.

8. Tammy
   July 4th, 2009 09:03
   8

   This is so cool!!! I also love vibe charters and Sam and Laura!!! They are the best. We always enjoy our day on the water with them!!! Can’t wait to get back and see them again. Please keep us updated on the swim.

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