Advocate Craig Murray raises funds for Dreams Come True
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Craig Murray
Advocate Craig Murray, of Compass Chambers, is undertaking a solo English Channel swim between 14 and 25 August 2021 (weather and tides permitting) to raise money for Dreams Come True – a national charity which gives children with life-limiting conditions the opportunity to fulfil their dreams.
The water temperature in the Channel is about 17 degrees at the moment. A direct crossing is 21 miles, but the tides increase that distance. Mr Murray hopes to complete the swim in about 12 hours.
The traditional rules allow the swimmer to wear only trunks, one swim cap and one pair of goggles. Touching the accompanying boat results in disqualification.
Many more people have been to the summit of Everest than have swum across the English Channel. Hypothermia accounts for most of the failures.
Mr Murray has held the ambition to swim the English Channel since childhood.
Sponsorship contributions to Dreams Come True can be made here.
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