Finally

Thank you to everyone who sponsored us; gave us accessories; gave us kind words; took the p*** ...

We've had such an extraordinary experience but it wouldn't be the same if we couldn't share it with you all - in one way or another.

Thanks again for the heartfelt support and huge sums of money donated - it's all enormously appreciated.

Love, love, love

Bex, Dan, Emma, Jannet, Mike, Tom
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And we beat all the other teams / solos ...

We'll tell you about the final moments when we see you - too heart stopping for a Blackberry's capabilities!!

Thanks so much to Neil and Irene - we'll always believe you in future ...

See you soon

Bex, Dan, Emma, Jannet, Mike, Tom

The End
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12 hours 22 ... The Channel swagger is already in play. We so rock !

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And ... to complete the set ... Mike is only swimming with actual Dolphins, as we speak !!

Contemplating sparkly flat sea, caressed by sea mammals and the sun glass-wearing team mates lolling on the deck having facials (weeeell, using facial wipes) and not missing the anecdote-laden version...

Although, how quickly things change ... Irene has warned that unless Tom, Dan and I bring it, then we will be out for another 6 hours ... Aaaaargh.

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Emma rocks the Bendicks ...

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Shafted ...

And, only the bally sun's come out ! Channel's back to being a mill pond again, Jannet's really kicking on; totally in the zone and looking fab.

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Number 2 in the bag ! Irene, the official Channel cross record regulator told me that the second swim would be fantastic ... And so it came to pass.

Went in the water at around 06 30 BST so it was a completely different experience in daylight vs the velvety darkness of the first leg. Water temp is still a 'balmy' 16 degrees and the washing-machine effect from the cross-channel ferries was manageable. (Surreal though doing our Channel thang amidst a backdrop of many many extremely large ships.)

Best news though is that after Dan's second leg we are now lead Channel boat overall. Given, that as I mentioned, there's enough crossings today to end up as a E4 documentary (not very good but with a hook, none-the-less); this is no mean feat. I have some very good news of my own which I'm looking forward to sharing with the 1 18 deniers ...

Dan is still feeling sick. Actually the only time he's not being sick is when he's in the water. This means that he is sticking food down his pants, as the Channel is the only place where he's not ill ... You see, that's the magic of La Manche, my friends. Of course this means that the galley-full room of provisions is somewhat superfluous, especially as it is not only Dan that has failed to make inroads on his Pot Noodles. Tragically this over capitalisation on our carb loaded victuals has meant that we have no sleeping quarters and are forced to sit on deck, chewing the fat and choosing the silliest team name available. We haven't got very far with this, so any suggestions gratefully received.

The weather is still mild and grey but there is (honestly !) a shaft of light, bursting through the clouds, over one section of the beach at Cap Gris Nez, so Tom is going to kick on and save us going round the rotation again. We are now around 3 and a half hours or so from France, all being well.

Finally, no. We're not swimming back. It was mooted at one point and we were totally up for it. On reflection, we're not totally crushed by the fact that we don't have to spend another fourteen hours straight without sleep, oh and with a couple of little swims thrown in. No, not totally crushed to be within touching distance of the first glass of celebratory champagne ...

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