The crossing behind the film
Fifteen hours.
One stroke at a time.
The film follows a year of preparation for a solo English Channel crossing. These are some of the numbers behind the story.
- Crossing time
- 15h 07m
- Training distance in one year
- 881 miles
- Training time in the water
- 579 hours
Source: Duke’s Fuqua School of Business interview. Training figures are self-reported in the interview; they are not the distance or duration of the crossing.
A solo swim takes a team.
Preparation meant more than building distance. Coaches, a nutrition plan, support from the boat, and family were part of the work that made the attempt possible.
Cold water, tides, and fatigue made the crossing uncertain. The film stays close to the experience in the water, and to the personal reasons for reaching the other shore.
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