‘It was so magical’: the 33-year-old who made history swimming the length of California
Summary
Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old swimmer from the San Francisco Bay Area, became the first person to swim the entire coastline of California, completing the journey in 111 days. She faced challenges such as sharks, storms, big waves, and unusual Pacific Ocean weather, but finished her swim at a beach in San Diego.Key Facts
- Catherine Breed swam from the northern tip of California to the border with Mexico.
- The swim took her about 111 days to complete.
- She was supported by a team on a sailboat named Catalyst.
- The swim faced difficult conditions like 6-8 foot waves, sharks, hurricanes, and unusual El Niño weather.
- Breed swam 4 to 5 hours daily during the journey.
- She used mental strategies to stay focused and manage energy while swimming.
- Dolphins often accompanied her during the swim, and she could hear them despite wearing earplugs.
- Breed has done other long swimming swims, including a shorter swim down the California coast in 2022.
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