Four relay swimmers break record for False Bay crossing

Four relay swimmers, Anthony Pearse, Mark Chamberlin, Brad Gale and Barend Nortje, have broken the record for crossing False Bay, setting a new time of 7 hours and 29 minutes.

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The now previous record stood at 8 hours and 46 minutes for the 35km swim – a distance equivalent to that of the English Channel. 

The crossing of False Bay is considered one of the most challenging marathon swims in the world.

The swimmers faced strong westerly winds, strong currents, sea sickness and a hammerhead shark sighting just in front of one of the swimmers on their arduous crossing from Miller’s Point to Rooi Els. 

The swimmers raised funds for the JAG Foundation that utilises sport to impart life skills and offers children an alternative lifepath away from gangsterism, drugs and abuse. 

Already received is R41 780 via Givengain, R32 000 direct to the foundation and a further R10 000 in pledges.

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