2022 – THE YEAR IN REVIEW

For the faithful multitudes who follow this epic quest, can I begin by saying, ‘Children, the hard years are behind us.’ It seems the wretched COVID has swum offshore (drowned, I hope) because borders are open, international travel is back on, and, most importantly for us here, The Quest is back in full flight. I’m…

2020 – the Year in Review

The dream continues (despite COVID). 2020 was meant to be, in the words of the 45th president of the United States, “Great. Really great.’ I turned 50 so set myself the poetic target of 50 new pools-an inspiringly, dizzyingly ambitious goal when you remember 37 is the most I’ve ever conquered in a single year…

2019 – The Year in Review

Once again, it’s been 12 months of far-flung swimming adventures and zero (yes, zero) blogging. My profuse apologies. In fact, avid followers of the WAPQ (the World’s Awesomest Pool Quest) would note that not only did I fail to make a single update in 2019, but 2018 too. Rest assured aquatic friends, all is well.…

2015 – The Year in Review

2015 was another good year. 28 new pools were conquered which is 4 ahead of target (as the 2nd fascinating chart shows) and I’m well on the way to 40% of The Quest being complete. Passing through Europe on the way home from New York opened up a slew of opportunities, but now we’re back…