Hello again back from The Varne Ridge Holiday Park in Dover.  It is the next day and I am only now beginning to reflect on and realise that I have completed my goal of crossing from England to France. 

6am AEST

Sorry guys I fell asleep on the couch waiting for the SMS or phone call when Kaise was feeling good to talk to me himself … which understandably didn’t occur once Kaise got dressed, had a meal and is now sleeping. 

3am AEST - Mon 14^th July

After 12½ hrs of maintaining an amazing pace, Kaise was escorted by Ryan and the dingy to an empty French beach just off Cap Gris Nez to wrap up this 2½ year swimming journey of his.& ...

2:30am AEST - Mon 14^th July

It’s been a bit over 12 hours for Kaise with the finish line clearly in sight … about 30 mins to go.  The swim has gone almost perf ...

1:20am AEST on Mon 14^th July

More good news – Kaise is now about 3Kms off the shore which means 1½ to 2hrs away from finishing due to the currents and tides.

11pm AEST

Earlier today we raised a large Australian flag that once flew in the Australian parliament and signed by the speaker of the house.  It was given to Kaise as a gift my Ms ...

9:30pm AEST

After 6½ hrs we’re now past half way and into French waters – vive La

7:30pm AEST

Hanna here … we’ve touched base with everyone and it’s coming up to 5hrs so happily Kaise is more than a third of the distance.

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6pm AEST

We just had the 5^th feed at the 200min mark of the usual maxim / Gatorade although now added water and banana for extra energy.

4pm AEST

Just had the 2^nd feed (7am)… one every 20mins.  We have to give captain Andy 30secs notice so he can slow the boat then Daniel blows the whistle and ...