Swimming to free enslaved women one breath at a time
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Every breath is for her, I swim for her.
My name is Victor Monheim and I am a marathon swimmer. I aim to complete the Ocean 7 marathon swims. With the 20 mile Catalina Channel and the 21 mile Length of Lake Tahoe under my belt, I plan to continue my journey in September 2025 with an attempt at the most historic marathon swim in the world, The English Channel.
I have partnered with The Aruna Project to help bring the fresh air of freedom to women suffocated by sexual slavery in Mumbai, India through the Swim for Her campaign.
Women enslaved by sexual slavery are hidden in the shadows, unseen, unloved and unknown. I’m swimming to bring their names to the surface and make them known to the world. They deserve to be seen and heard.
The journey begins now, find out how you can help.
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Next Up: THE. ENGLISH. CHANNEL.
Distance: 20.5 miles
When: September 19-27 2025. We have a 9 day swim window. I could swim anytime during that window.
Where: the swim starts at Shakespeare's Cliff or Samphire Hoe in Dover, England and ends at Cap Gris-Nez in France.
Conditions: These can vary and can change quickly which is why you get a window of time to swim. Big tides go in and out of the channel as you swim across making an “S’ pattern. Nobody ever swims a straight line!
Wildlife: Of course there are sharks…it’s the ocean. But honestly Jellyfish are the biggest threat here, expecting to get stung!
Water Temp: 55-65F…a bit chilly! But we love cold water here!
What makes this swim unique?
The English Channel is the standard for all other channel swims. It’s not necessarily the most difficult in the world but definitely has a rich history and is the most iconic marathon swim. Cold water, unpredictable weather, big ships and strong tides define the channel.
We are super excited to do this one! I’ve been dreaming about this one for a long time.
