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Patty Howell
Patty Howell was a crew member for the unprecedented record-setting relay called The Deep Enders in 2015 that was nominated for the 2015 World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year for its 112.8 km (70.1 mile) relay between San Nicolas Island and the California mainland in 33 hours 37 minutes.
Ventura Deep Enders from San Nicholas Island to San Pedro[edit]
Courtesy of Lynn Kubasek of the Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association
The Deep Enders relay swam from San Nicolas Island to San Pedro, California on 12-13 October 2015 on an unprecedented 112.8 km crossing of 33 hours 37 minutes 26 seconds. Coached by Theo Schmeeckle, the team comprised of Zach Jirkovsky, Jim McConica, John Chung, Stacey Warmuth, Tom Ball, and Tamie Stewart. Escort kayakers and support crew included Allen Ball, Jill Ball, Bob Howell, Patty Howell, Pam Jirkowsky and Carol Lacy. The Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association observers were Lynn Kubasek and Jax Cole. The swim was guided by Bottom Scratcher with captain Greg Elliot, Craig and Danny.
External links[edit]
- Remembering Lynn Kubasek with Her Legacy in the California Channel Islands
- Swim From The Island of the Blue Dolphins
- The Deep Enders Heading Towards The California Coast
- New York Times on California Channel Islands Swim Club
- The Deep Enders Are Heading Towards Shallow Waters
- Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association
- 33 Hours 37 Minutes From The Island Of Blue Dolphins
- Offshore Odysseys On The Increase
- 2015 World Open Water Swimming Performance Of The Year Nominees
- WOWSA...Swimmers To Be Celebrated At Big Chill Swim
- 2015 WOWSA Awards - Performance Of The Year Voting
- Going Off With The Deep Enders
- World Open Water Swimming Association
