THE LONGEST SWIM FACTOIDS
The event has three goals:
Send a message of hope by motivating and inspiring others to over come their struggles
Establish a new world record in long distance swimming
Offer a platform for people to share their stories, inspiring others to follow their dreams
Total Distance:
Approximately 5,500 miles across the Pacific Ocean.
Departure Date:
Spring 2012, from Tokyo, Japan.
Estimated Finish:
Fall 2012, in San Francisco, USA.
Plan of Action:
To swim 8 hours per day, in 4 hours segments, 7 days-a-week.
Average Speed:
A little over 2 miles per hour
Type of Swim:
Stage Swim, in this, the person swims the entire distance without the help of any floatation device. The swim is resumed every time where it was previously stopped. Visitors can track Ben’s Pacific swim on the website with the help of GPS tracking and live video cameras.
Previous Experience:
Ben was the first man in history to swim across Atlantic Ocean from Cape Cod Massachusetts, USA to Quiberon, France in the year 1998 without the help of any flotation device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ben Lecomte?
Kindly check the ABOUT ME section for more information about Ben Lecomte.
Which are the recipient foundations for the donation money?
During the Longest Swim, donations will be collected and later disbursed to various foundations and organizations chosen by members of the Longest Swim Foundation.
What is a Stage Swim?
Ben’s Pacific Swim will be a Stage Swim. In this, he will start his swim everyday where he had previously stopped. With the help of Global Positioning System (G.P.S.), his entire swim will be tracked live on our website.
What is the practice schedule of Ben?
Ben’s training regimen includes eight hours, six-days-a-week swimming and cardiovascular cross-training (including bicycling and calisthenics).
Accreditation and Records:
Ben will swim in stages and follow the process provided by the Guinness World Records organization to be recognized and credited as the longest swim.
