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Gozo to Comino Swim - 10th June 2010 - Elizabeth Harris

Pensioner Liz Harris, 61, was part of a SwimTrek group which, on the 10th June, swam from Hondoq Bay in Gozo to Comino.

The Gozo to Comino swim took place on the final day of a week long training course, which was based in Xlendi.

Liz and others raised approximately 500 Euros for the Cardiac Centre Unit at Gozo Hospital.

The group of 12, included swimmers from England, Scotland, Ireland and Switzerland, was taken by boat t Hondoq Bay and it was only at the last minute that the captain decided that conditions were safe enough to allow the swim to go ahead.  The swimmers battled against high waves and force 5/6 winds during the swim, which took less than an hour.

At one point the captain thought the conditions were so rough that he should pull the swimmers from the water for their own safety.

However, as the swimmers were very close to Comino and about to enter calmer water, he allowed them to carry on.  After leaving the water Liz said that the swim had been very well organised and that the support and encouragement of the group had been invaluable

If you would like to support the Gozo CCU Foundation and would like to donate please contact the Gozo CCU Foundation by email to gozoccufoundation@hotmail.com or by telephoning Carmen Bellamy on 00356 79 566496.

Last Updated : 4th July 2010

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