John Caughlin, the California open water swimmer who endured a terrible injury at the Maui Channel Swim where he lost a portion of his right arm and fingers of his left hand (shown below), made a surprised - and greatly appreciated - appearance at the Board Short Mile today. Under gorgeous conditions and 71°F (21°C) water, the first-year charity ocean swim
It happened in the blink of an eye. When the propeller of a Maui Channel Swim boat overran John Caughlin in mid-stroke, it grotequely twisted his body out of the water with a force and torque that changed his life forever. And his friends will never forget either. Despite the lost of a portion of his right arm and fingers of his left hand, Caughlin
John Caughlin provides updates on his recovery here. John, a 41-year-old swimmer from Half Moon Bay (California) was nearing completion of a solo 9.6-mile Maui Channel Swim and was close to the Maui coast when a boat hit him. His blog clearly demonstrates what a fine individual is, well-liked and well-respected by those who know him. For background of his
Reports from yesterday's Maui Channel Swim from the Oak Streakers tell of a very unfortunate accident where a boater, passing through swimmers towards the end of the 9.6-mile race, hit John Caughlin. The 41-year-old swimmer from Half Moon Bay (California) who does a number of swims in California and Hawaii had been training all year for the challenging
