‘She was doing well and had got as far as Le Hocq but the winds were very much stronger than had been predicted, so for safety’s sake we took her out of the water,’ guard boat captain and club official Charlie Gravett said.Today’s planned swim by UK swimmer Lee Wakeham has also been postponed and it is hoped that he and Richards will be able to make the attempt on Sunday if the weather conditions improve sufficiently.WaitingAlso waiting to take part is US swimmer Dave Parcells who may take the opportunity to go tomorrow, as scheduled.Full report in today’s JEP, on sale at 12.45 pm.
Weather threatens long distance swimming attempts
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