47 Kms around Manhattan Island
New York Open Water (NYOW) conducts this swim annually July to September for those that qualify. A key attraction of this swim is that it's part of open-water swimming’s prestigious International Triple Crown, along with the English Channel and Catalina Channel.
Having completed the English Channel in Sept 2022, by completing the New York 20 Bridges this will be Peter’s 2nd jewel in that Crown. The 22 Sept is the date he’ll plunge into The Hudson River from Pier A and start down the East River, within 2.5 kms of the 1st of the bridges – The Brooklyn Bridge. The event can be followed via the official swim tracker.
Distance
aside, each of the rivers provides its own unique set of challenges. The East
River can be difficult depending on the tide and wind, while the Harlem River
is warmer and more tranquil. The Hudson
River proves to be the most
difficult due to choppy conditions and increased boat activity and some 200
ferry’s operating daily.
The first swim around Manhattan Island was in 1915 by Robert Dowling. To date some 1430 swimmers have finished in its 109-year history (avg. 13 a year) whilst only 331 swimmers have achieved the Triple Crown. In finishing this swim, Peter will set a world age-group record.
Sporting the Aon logo for his swims around the globe, Peter’s target for this swim is $1,000 for OzHarvest that will provide 2,000 meals for vulnerable people in our local communities.
“I like the challenge of it, and with my swims I want to see how far I can push myself whilst knowing I can support a good cause. A bigger purpose than myself of fund raising gives me more to think about when in the water”..."join my Team on this page" says Peter.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Ivo Kafka
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Shereen Massimi
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Cameron Dunsford
What an awesome feat, go Peter!
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Moana Peai
Good luck Peter
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Sean Fox
All the best Peter. Great cause.
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Vid Jelo
Good work Pete and great cause. Go bust Manhattan a new one.
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Paul Stravato
You’re an inspiration and another fantastic achievement will be conquered. From one Intrepid to another best of luck Peter.
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Ronni Kahn
Phenomenal! Thank you so much!!!!!
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Josephine Crompton
Wishing you a great swim Peter. Good luck!
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Roger Bounds
Good luck mate
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Kim Mccormack
It's only 47km Pete Simples!! Enjoy your swim Pete l know you can do it.
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Jørgen Liavaag Næss
Go Peter!
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John Buskes
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Sarah Hyman
Go Peter! so proud of your spirit and endurance!
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John Van Wisse
Donation from pool side in cash...put that in your bathers, it's waterproof!!
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Anne-maria Janke
You are a real inspiration Pete. Good luck and in the wise words of Dory: ..just keep swimming...
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Matthew Flaherty
Well done Peter 👍👍
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David Mccormack
I would love to join you but you have seen me swim. !!!
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Debra Cochrane
You astound me with your endeavours Peter! Amazing!
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Jen Sandvold
Good luck Peter!
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Gene Hayden
Great cause! Good luck Peter! Geno
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Simon Jemmett
Good luck Pete. Awesome effort!
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Richard Rows
Legend
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Glenn Capuano
Champion
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Matt Atkinson
Great work Peter! Happy to support such a good cause!
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Peter Doonan
Go Pete!
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Amy Wadsworth
Good luck Peter, what a great challenge and for a worthy cause!
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Andrew Le
Good Luck Peter. Andrew - Valuations Sydney.
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Sandra Gates
Great work Peter
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Gary Rowley
SuperPete…..🤩
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Naomi Coote
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Anne Nicholls
Good luck!
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Janet Hall
Go Peter. You are a legend! xxx Dr Jan
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Enfp
Dream Big!
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Shien Theshark
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Ali T
An epic challenge Pete! Good luck to you for giving it your all and supporting OzHarvest and the great work they do!
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Ben Rolfe
All the very best for the swim. What a fantastic challenge and a wonderful cause.
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Nick Clarke
Extra $1 for every dead body you see 😊
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Tina Kemp
Go you good thing! Always helping others. You are a good egg
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Phil Nyssen
Well done Peter 🙌
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Julie & Tony Boxsell
Go you good thing!
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Joe Lentz
Keep up the good work Peter, OnOn
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Yolande
Wow Peter I'm in awe.
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Diya Pradhan
All the best baba, looking forward to it
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Wendy Hall
Great work Pete.
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Yara Gildass-okan
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Barry Mccormack
You're a good fella Peter. Always thinking about others and very generous. Swimming 43k is insane by the way....💪
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Jen Willis
Love that you are doing this!!
Good luck and swim hard champ!