Vanessa Eugene - Rat Island Loop
Loop around Rat Island from Sandals Grande BEach
14.2 km (8.8 miles)
6 hours, 58 minutes on 21 November 2021
Observed and documented by Sue Dyson
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Contents
- Swimmer
- Support Personnel
- Swim Parameters
- Swim Data & GPS
- Observer Log
- Swimmer Statement
- Photos
- Video
Swimmer
- Name: Vanessa Eugene
- Gender: female
- Age on swim date: 39
- Nationality: Saint Lucia
- Resides: Monier, Saint Lucia
Support Personnel
- Kerney Evans - boat pilot
- Michael Paul - first mate
- Keenan Sonson - feeder
- Terrol Campton - kayaker
- Bernard Fanis - photographer
- Kerma Mondesir - Sandals photographer (start & finish)
Observer
Sue Dyson
Escort Vessel
| Name | Port |
|---|---|
| MV Lady Halcyon | Rodney Bay, St Lucia |
Swim Parameters
- Category: Solo, nonstop, unassisted.
- Rules: MSF Rules of Marathon Swimming, without exception or modification.
- Equipment used: Textile swimsuit (A3 Performance), silicone cap, goggles, basic watch, sunscreen, Vaseline, mouth spray w/ coconut oil.
Route Definition
- Body of Water: Rodney Bay, Caribbean Sea
- Route Type: island loop
- Start Location: Sandals Grande Beach, Rodney Bay (14.091505, -60.960574)
- Finish Location: Rat Island, offshore from Sandals Halcyon Beach (14.033674, -60.981556)
- Minimum Route Distance: 14.2 km (8.8 miles) (map)
History
No known previous swims of this route.
Swim Data
- Start: 21 November 2021, 06:21 (America/St_Lucia, UTC-4).
- Finish: 21 November 2021, 799.0
- Elapsed: 6 hours, 58 minutes, 10 seconds.
Summary of Conditions
| Feature | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water Temp (F) | 82 | 82 |
| Air Temp (F) | 78 | 84 |
| Wind (mph) | 12 | 14 |
GPS Track
Trackpoint frequency: 5 minutes. Download raw data (CSV).
Speed Plot
Nutrition: Electrolytes mixed in water; coconut water; banana; Gatorade; Carbo Pro in water; Spring energy gels; Stamina energy drink. No fixed frequency.
Observer Log
Swimmer Statement
None submitted.
Photos
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