A personal blog about my journey getting to the shores of Dover aiming to swim to France
18/08/2023
Just did my very last swim before I attempt my crossing next week.
What a journey…. One that would not have been possible without lots of people.
There will be some naming(and shaming) over the next few days 🤣
15/08/2023
With just 5 days to go till we leave for the UK things are getting very very real…
The Brett Nerwich Swimming Fund has raised R53 000 which is going to go a very long way to help give children the opportunity to learn how to survive in the water. I cannot thank you enough to whoever has donated. Times are extremely challenging and I sincerely appreciate it.
Our goal is to get to R100 000 so if anyone still wants to donate you can do it via the link below or via banking details on the poster
www.walletdoc.com/pay/BrettNerwichSwimmingFund ( for international use as well )
13/08/2023
With just one week till we leave for Dover , the time has finally arrived.
A journey that started 6 years ago.
A lot of people have asked how they can follow the swim so if anyone wants to track it for live updates on the day please join the group via the link
Craig’s live English Channel swim WhatsApp Group Invite
04/06/2023
Powerful words…
23/05/2023
12 weeks to the day my English Channel swim window opens up …. Time to ramp up the mental training and put on my game face.
Been a tough week of no training due to being a bit sick.
It’s at times like this that the ‘ I’m putting in the effort and training well ‘ thoughts need to squash the ‘ I’ve lost a week of swimming , I’m falling behind. How will I get back on track ‘ thoughts ….
The physical part is easy.
It’s the mental part that’s hard….
What a magical way to experience the sunrise.
Triple Robben Island completed wirh some vital learnings about my nutrition…
25.8km and 8h28m later
08/05/2023
Tommorrow I attempt a triple Robben Island crossing. I’m unbelievably nervous but at the same time excited to put all the hours of staring at the dreaded ‘ black line ‘ to the test….an imperative test to see where my training is at.
I have breakfast and lunch packed and I got a WHOLE lot of Grit sauce with me to top it all off.
Craig : Coach I feel like doing some weights in the water today. What you got for me ….
Coach : 10 x 100m Medleys holding 1kg weights
Craigs arms & lungs : learn to shut up….
Holding weights while trying to swim is like changing a tyre with half the tools. It’s possible but bloody unpleasant.
28/04/2023
Had a magical morning training in Durban this am and had the absolute privilege of having my son Zach paddling alongside me. Great prep for my double Robben Island attempt next week.
4 months and counting
And they say swimming is a lonely sport ….