John Procope, a 49-year-old endurance swimmer, was forced to abandon his ambitious 100-kilometer swim around Tobago after battling strong currents for 33 hours. The swim, which began on October 13 at Pigeon Point, saw Procope accompanied by a support team, including a boat named Predator, a kayak, and fellow swimmers Richard Conybear, Jacob Cox, and William Carr. Despite completing approximately 68% of the journey, Procope and his team had to halt the mission off the coast of Delaford due to relentless currents that stalled his progress for extended periods. Procope expressed no regrets, stating he felt physically, mentally, and emotionally strong throughout the attempt. He has already set his sights on a second attempt, tentatively planned for September next year, citing calmer waters during that period as ideal for such a challenge. Procope’s swim aimed to raise awareness for marine conservation organizations SpeSeas and The Aqua-Smart Foundation. This is not his first major swimming feat; in October 2024, he successfully swam from Tobago to Trinidad after two previous failed attempts. Procope’s resilience and determination continue to inspire, as he remains undeterred by setbacks and committed to pushing his limits.
John Procope targets another attempt as swim around Tobago ends due to current
