Claire de Boer grew up in Ithaca and frequently swam across Cayuga Lake, ultimately swimming its 38-mile length in 1984, setting a record time of 20 hours and 30 minutes. At 65, she will swim the lake again in a two-person relay with Bridgette Hobart, who swam it in 2015. The event supports The Sophie Fund, which aids youth mental health in the area. De Boer sees this swim as reflective of her life's journey, connecting her past and present through her long-standing relationship with the lake and her friend Hobart.
Claire de Boer, in 1984, set the record for swimming the length of Cayuga Lake, completing the 38-mile swim in 20 hours and 30 minutes.
On Aug. 8-9, 2023, de Boer will swim Cayuga Lake again with Bridgette Hobart as a relay, benefiting The Sophie Fund for mental health initiatives.
De Boer reflects on her upcoming swim as one of the bookends in her life, expressing a sense of continuity between her past and present experiences.
The friendship between de Boer and Hobart began during swims in Cayuga Lake, emphasizing their shared passion for long-distance swimming and personal achievements.
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