Wayne Strach, who lives in Leduc, had set out from Vernon, B.C., the day before, aiming to break the world record for distance swimming, 135 kilometres to Penticton. About a kilometre later, he realized his support boat was gone. “I was just happy to swim.”Back in his support boat, the atmosphere was far less relaxed. You’re kind of a reclusive person, an elderly man, and you’re a caretaker. Strach returned to the estate the next day with a bottle of cognac, a support team T-shirt and his thanks.

Source: National Post August 19, 2016 14:15 UTC