“Kirsty Hogben was a one of a kind person that I never knew I would meet. My first time in mermaid I was informed by the locals of her amazingly 1 year and still counting everyday swim. That was only a few of her achievements as I would soon to find out that she had accomplished even greater things! She has a very positive and motivating personality and I can without a doubt say so, as she accompanied me on my channel attempt. If it wasn’t for her I would have not made it as far as I would have!”