Swimmer's Cook Strait record bid

BY MATT CALMAN

Last updated 10:14 09/02/2010

STRAIT UP: Mike Bodger swims to the right of his support boat.

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A 60-year-old is today bidding to become the oldest person to swim Cook Strait.

Whakatane swimmer Mike Bodger started his attempt 5km north of Perano Head, at the top of the South Island, about 7.30am.

The record is held by Pam Dickson, who made the swim at age 55 in 9 hours, 23 minutes and 10 seconds in March last year.

Support crew member Philip Rush, who has completed the swim six times, said Bodger "seems quite happy" and he was confident he would "wash up" in the North Island later in the day.

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Simon #14 09:21 pm Feb 09 2010

We are all very proud of you here at Wharenui! Ditto Very inspiring.

Danny #13 04:19 pm Feb 09 2010

Seas have got rough and the tide is pulling him off shore. If you're reading this it is time to start willing him forward. C'mon Mike - you can do it!!

James Dickson #12 04:06 pm Feb 09 2010

You are an inspiration to keep swimming!! My thoughts are with you

Natapu #11 03:54 pm Feb 09 2010

Awesome Mike !!!!!!

Glenda Crook #10 02:08 pm Feb 09 2010

my thoughts are with you, way to go........ just fantastic.

Billy Two #9 01:23 pm Feb 09 2010

generic good luck message!

inspired #8 01:06 pm Feb 09 2010

Awesome - best of luck! Where on the South Coast should we look for you at around 4.30pm would love to see you swim in! Safe Journey you are fully inspiring!!!

Kate #7 01:06 pm Feb 09 2010

Go uncle Mike! We're thinking of you all the way!

Rach #6 12:42 pm Feb 09 2010

Respect.

Margaret Craig #5 12:19 pm Feb 09 2010

Success is in the trying Mike. You're a winner already.

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