Gratitude

I've just taken part in my first Rotto Swim.

No - not as a swimmer - but as support.

Firstly to the controlling committee. - Bloody Fantastic - You are an exception. Your blood should be bottled and used for transfusions into other organizations.

Secondly. To all the swimmers - Bloody Well Done - True Aussie Spirit in everyone. Who needs Aussie Tourist adds when you lot are the real deal.

Thirdly. To all the support crews - We must be mad. Getting up at a ungodly hour and doing such as we did needs a medal for stupidity.

But what enjoyable stupidity !!

As support for a Solo, the overall camaraderie from everyone was fantastic. Personally this support team suffered a hole in the bottom of the zodiac (if any one finds it out there - please bring it back) and even running out of fuel 400m from the finish. (Thanks to those who towed us half submerged) To those that watched in amazement at a zodiac going round in circles driven by two old men in a leaky boat....Promise you we had not been drinking.

There's more to tell but not enough room here.

Thanks to all for a wonderful experience.

I/We will be back.

Vern (Tim,Byron,Paul) support crew entry #102