November 2, 2026
Unassisted solo marathon swim supporting marine research and Hong Kong coastal recovery.
All boat charter, crew, and event costs were privately funded. Every donation goes directly to conservation and is matched 1-for-1 by QRT.
Marine Biodiversity & Climate Research
Leads scientific expeditions at sea to study marine biodiversity and observe how warming waters and microplastics affect ocean ecosystems worldwide.
Tax Advantage (France): Eligible for a 66% tax reduction for French tax residents (a €100 donation costs €34).
Hong Kong Coastal Protection & Plastic Reduction
Based in Hong Kong, developing practical programs to stop urban plastic runoff at the source and restore local coastal waters.
Tax Advantage (US): Registered 501(c)(3) NGO in the U.S.; donations from U.S. taxpayers are tax-deductible.
8-week preparation block in Hong Kong from September 6 to November 1.
Capped off a 44.3 km three-day swimming block with nearly nine continuous hours of loops in Repulse Bay to test feeding rhythm before tapering.
Down the exposed southeast coast in heavy swell and chop around the headlands.
Recon of the southern bays and headlands, rounding Chung Hom Kok and Round Island toward Ocean Park and back through Deep Water Bay.
Classic 15 km route from Stanley Main Beach into Tai Tam Bay and across to Deep Water Bay. Finished 2nd place overall.
Full loop around Peng Chau Island. Finished 2nd overall and 1st in the 17–29 age group.
First long coastal swim back in Hong Kong rounding Cape D'Aguilar.
Long base ride before ramping up open-water swim volume.
I grew up in Hong Kong and spent most of my life in and around the water here. Swimming a full lap of the island was a personal goal I wanted to try, and pairing it with Fondation Tara Océan and Ocean Recovery Alliance was a straightforward way to support two teams doing real work for the ocean.