Edhat Staff
By Jason Hassanieh, Edhat Staff
Rachel G. Horn of Santa Barbara will take on the 19 mile swim across the channel to support clean water and raise awareness on ocean pollution.
Rachel did her first channel swim last year, from Anacapa Island to Oxnard, and immediately fell in love with the sport. She now wants to attempt an even longer swim to see what she’s capable of — and to support a great cause.
“Each time I’ve found an organization that I want to support… I chose SB Channelkeeper because I want to support an organization that helps educate people and protects the water that we spend all our free time in here in Santa Barbara. I love this water.”
There’s a good chance she’ll be in the water for 12 to 14 hours. This swim, set for September 19, will require extreme levels of both physical and mental endurance. We’re all rooting for you Rachel!
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper made this short video to help reach their $10,000 goal to support clean water in our community.
Join her and support keeping our local waters clean and safe. Donate $50 or more and receive a Channelkeeper t-shirt. Donate $250 or more and receive a Channelkeeper t-shirt and tote bag. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Thanks to all who have donated so far, every dollar counts! Donate here.
Visit Rachel’s facebook page to learn more.
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper is a grassroots non-profit organization whose mission is to restore the Santa Barbara Channel and its watersheds through science-based advocacy, field work and enforcement.
