Golden Gate to Aquatic Park

March 18, 2015 found Jacee in San Francisco for an exciting swim.

It was to be an intriguing morning, swimming for the first time from the Golden Gate Bridge to Aquatic Park. Paddy and Bob would be our technical crew for this swim. It was a beautiful San Francisco Morning, the excitement of seeing Paddy and Bob again was the main focus, of course the swim was the key to our gathering.

As we prepared the kayak for the journey, we enjoyed our moments and memories of our previous adventures with Bob and Paddy. Thank you to you both!

As dawn was breaking the kayak was placed in the water by Jacee and Paddy. Bob boarded the kayak followed by Paddy and finally Jacee.

The three of them headed out to the Golden Gate and positioned the kayak for Jacee's jump.

As I looked at the kayak with the three of them, it looked miniscule compared to the huge towers of the Golden Gate Bridge. Oh, I had seen the towers on several occasions but seeing them this way gave me a different perspective. Once again realizing how incredible the skills are to even attempt these types of swims. Jacee has been swimming these swims since she was seven years old.

As Jacee jumped the clock started and she headed to her destination, Aquatic Park.

It was incredible to see how swiftly she started. As she continued her swimming she picked up speed but the cross current at times, seemed to halt her progress. Those are the moments of open water that experience teaches keep going even when your progress is slowed, you will get to your destination.

Interestingly enough, after the three passed my position on shore, they seem to move more swiftly. I headed to aquatic park. By the time, I arrived it was over an hour after the start of the swim. Patiently, I waited for them to come into view. Then they were in front of me, Jacee swimming easy and relaxed, Bob and Paddy paddling along. Jacee seemed to be playing in the water as she has most of her open water swimming career. She loves to swim and continues to do most every day.

This day would be a quiet end to her swim with just Mom cheering her finish and thanking Bob and Paddy as they paddle away. Jacee successfully, completed her swim in 1:28.00. She was happy and relaxed. This swim was shorter than her daily workouts so, this was just plain fun.

Thank you Bob and Paddy for the continuing Memories and Friendship!

Xterrawetsuits continues to sponsor Jacee For Kids.

The House of Rice is another on going sponsor of Jacee for Kids

Thank you to all of your who support our journey of helping kids in swimming!