Marathon swim fundraiser

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A marathon swimmer from Hamilton is looking to become the first Canadian to swim the Cook Strait, the body of water that separates the North and South islands of New Zealand.

Only 84 swimmers have successfully crossed the Cook Strait in the past 53 years, it is considered to be one of the most difficult swims in the world.

Water temperatures will be around 15 degrees celsius and it’s expected to take 13 hours. In addition to frigid water there will be high winds and waves from the Tasman sea and the south Pacific ocean.

Nick Dixon spoke with Marilyn Korzekwa via Skype to tell us more about her swim and also about the fundraiser, Sashbear.org