Eric and the Eels

Follow the exploits of Eric and the Eels as they prepare to swim the English Channel, including live updates on swim day! Ice Baths Ahoy!

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

We weren't the first boat to turn around today. Best of luck to anyone still out there.

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

Thank you all for the encouragement. The eels will be back!

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

Weather worsened. Metre high waves. Seasickness got the better of us. Swim abandoned.

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

@6Grls0B thanks girls - we r on Path Finder with the legendary Eric and Ken!

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

Getting a little choppy, but Claudia is in and making it look easy :)

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

20 mins in and Nick is looking strong. 4.7 nautical miles done, 25.3 to go

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

Swordy's up! Good man

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

Eel number two takes the plunge! Go Rob!

[Age UK Camden @AgeUKCamden]

Follow @EricsEels as they swim channel to raise money for #olderpeople http://t.co/CM3iEKdLrA

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

@6Grls0B thanks girls!

[#6Grls0B @6Grls0B]

@EricsEels yay!! Keep swimming!!

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

Eel number one is on the beach - and we're off! #21milesleft

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

Chris is in! What a lovely morning in Dover!

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

And so the journey begins...Chris Percy up first in about 5

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

To the sea! After 7 days of waiting, the eels will cross the channel starting at 9am in Dover tomorrow - excited!

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

@6Grls0B are our swimspiration – a successful crossing in 13 hrs, aged 13 – wow! Also, we're very jeal of your coats, they're awesome.

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

The big departure has been delayed until Saturday! Frustrated eels. Hoping beyond hope @metoffice's forecasts for Sat come good...

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

Swapping the pool of Saudi for the channel soon - hopefully the wind will die down ready for a 4am weds morn start

[Eric and the Eels @EricsEels]

3 weeks until the big cold swim and EricsEels are starting to make a splash on twitter! Follow our journey here!