The Big Swim

I read about the Lake Winnipesaukee endurance swimmer this morning. I had no idea how long it would take him to swim the 21 miles from Centre Harbor to the tip of our Bay, but I was watching all afternoon. I took my laptop out to the porch so I could keep an eye on the lake.

Somehow he got past our dock without my noticing! Perhaps while I was having supper, or more likely when I walked the dogs.

A little while ago I noticed that the sunset was turning the sky fiery and went outside to take pictures.

And there he was, swimming up the Bay!



I watched for a long time. It was easy to follow his progress, because there are a couple of motor boats and two kayaks travelling with him, with running lights.



He's had a long day of swimming but he was fortunate in the glorious weather. It's a very pleasant, evening but he's got many hours of nighttime swimming ahead of him. Go, Maury!