For the children of Syria… we cross the sea!
Syrian world-class swimmer Feras Moula takes on the challenge of crossing the English Channel
🚩 From:
Shakespeare Beach – United Kingdom
🏁 To:
Wissant Beach – France
This event is not just a remarkable sporting achievement, but also a humanitarian mission that offers a path of hope for Syrian children.
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About The Swimmer
born in Syria in 1971
it is a great challenge to swim such a long distance at the age of 54!
In 1990, he won first place at the Capri-Naples Swim in Italy, covering a distance of 34 kilometers. He also achieved success in the Arab Championships from 1991 to 2003.
Additionally, he secured fifth place at the Professional World Championships in France and fourth place at the 1998 World Championships in Japan. In 2002, he became the Asian Champion and finished second in Asia in 2004. Notably, he crossed the sea between Cyprus and Syria, completing a distance of 110 kilometers in 46 hours of continuous swimming. Furthermore, he won a bronze medal at the 2017 Masters World Championships in Hungary, finishing third in the 3 km event.
Feras is a graduate of Damascus University and a Syrian open water swimmer
Feras Moula
About The Channel
The English Channel, also known as La Manche, is a narrow arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates southern England from northern France. It borders several departments in France,including Calvados, Manche, Pas-de-Calais, and Nord. The English Channel covers an area of approximately 75,000 km², is about 560 km long and 240 km wide at its widest point, and its deepest point is around 172 meters, with an average depth of roughly 120 meters.
The theoretical minimum distance is just under 34 kilometers. However, due to strong tidal currents and winds, swimmers can often drift much further during their crossing.Crossing this sea is challenging due to its turbulent nature and strong tidal currents. In fact,numerous international teams have been stuck in Britain for months, waiting for the green light from the UK Met Office, only to be held back by unfavorable weather conditions. The uncertainty is frustrating for swimmers, as they can't pinpoint the exact start time or day. The Met Office typically gives them a four-hour window of favorable sea conditions. However, many swimmers have come tantalisingly close to reaching the French shore, only to be thwarted by powerful currents and tides. The tidal currents in the Channel change every half hour, and can sweep swimmers off course by 10 kilometers or more.
Countdown to the Channel: Swim the Impossible!
About the Syrian Children
Syrian children are currently living in difficult circumstances. The closure of many schools has deprived them of their right to education. Moreover, many have endured and continue to endure psychological trauma, necessitating urgent care and support. Malnutrition is also a significant concern, posing a serious threat to their health and well-being. These children urgently need assistance to secure a better life and a brighter future.
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