WAISWIM13 Waikato River Swim 320km in 10 days

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Given by 8 generous donors in 4 weeks

On March 10, 2013 local Taupo man, Craig Stephenson, will set off from the Taupo Control gates to swim 320km down the Waikato River to Port

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I have spent long periods in Africa and India, and seen first hand the types of water children rely on everyday. Swimming for ten days is a whole lot easier than growing up in those conditions.

On March 10, 2013 local Taupo man, Craig Stephenson, will set off from the Taupo Control gates to swim 320km down the Waikato River to Port Waikato. It is hoped the journey will take him ten days, reaching Port Waikato (currents, tides and eels permitting) on March 20th.

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Update for 23/01/2013 23 January 2013

Hi all. After further research, and a sobering chat with the only perosn to swim the Waikato before, I (and my wife) have decided to postpone the swim; I need more time to prepare, and also more time to actually do the swim - my plan of 10 to 12 days is way too ambitious. Thanks for all those who donated and supported. This goes onto my bucket list.

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trob on 21 Jan 2013

Hope you have got a strong barrel to go over Huka Falls in.

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Murray on 21 Dec 2012

Good luck Craig. Say hello to Huntly for me.

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Joseph on 20 Dec 2012

Just remember, the next bend in the river is the last bend!

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Abbie on 14 Dec 2012

Good luck Craig!

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David Visser on 07 Dec 2012

They say it's not about where you've been, or what you've done, that's in the past.. it's all about where you're going and what you are planning to do to make a positive difference in this world of ours... good on you Craig - may you have a successful, trouble free adventure during your swim down the river - strenght and endurance to you and your support crew, Cheers

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