My Manhattan Swim
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Vicki tells the story of how she swam around Manhattan Island. She talks about how she prepared, including talking to Jaimie Monahan - who has swum around it more times than anyone else. She heads down to Brighton Beach to swim with CIBBOWS the Coney Island and Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers. Through recordings from the day made by Oonagh Gormley, her crew and wife, and her own memories from the swim, a rich aural story is woven. From the event organisers New York Open Water we meet the kayaker, observer and boat captain. Plus we hear from family and friends at home following the unfolding story via the gps tracker and WhatsApp.  Find out more: ⁠@swimoutpodcast ⁠or ⁠swimout.net⁠ @Jaimie Monahan @CIBBOWS @New York Open Water @wildswimmingsocks @wen_swim_the_channel @20 Bridges #swimming #openwaterswimming #doverchannelswimming
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