Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Michael Twigg-Smith was born in Hilo, Hawaii, but he now plys his trade between the islands of Molokai and Oahu. The captain now specializes in escort boat services for open water swimmers and relays across the Molokai Channel (Ka'iwi Channel). Twigg-Smith's entire life has been around the water. He
The two teams started right on time at the inaugural Ka'iwi Channel Swim this morning on Kepuhi Beach in Kepuhi Bay on the western shores of Molokai Island. Considering the conditions, co-race director Steve Haumschild predicts a crossing of the 28-mile (45 km) channel under 12 hours. "The conditions are pretty good - 15 mph winds coming from the east with
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. If the name of Bill Ireland comes up at an open water swim somewhere around the world, no matter what the continent or time of year, it is highly probable that name refers to the exact same guy. Bill is a personable attorney from Los Angeles, California who simply get around. A mild-mannered professional
The Aquaboomers, a relay team made up of primarily SCAQ swimmers, broke the existing record for a Catalina Channel relay in the men's 50-59 year age-group yesterday.Starting before midnight, the team of Dan Leonard (Captain), Tracy Edwards, Brad Magit, Bill Ireland, Bruce Thomas and Steve Lowe crossed in 8 hours 8 minutes. Fellow SCAQ member Alicia Bartley
