John Procope, a 49-year-old endurance swimmer from Tobago, is set to make history on October 10, 2025, with an unprecedented 60-mile (100-kilometer) swim around the entire island of Tobago. The ambitious endeavor, scheduled to begin at Store Bay at 8:00 AM, will see Procope accompanied by support swimmers Richard Conybear and William Carr, along with a dedicated team of helpers. This challenge aims to push the limits of human endurance, ocean navigation, and mental resilience, potentially marking the first recorded nonstop circumnavigation of Tobago. Procope’s upcoming swim follows his remarkable 24-hour, 22-mile crossing from Tobago to Trinidad on October 3, 2024, which fulfilled a two-decade-long personal ambition. His earlier swim honored open-water pioneer Raymond La Croix and echoed the story of Sandy, an 18th-century enslaved individual known for a daring ocean escape. Beyond athletic achievement, Procope’s swim seeks to raise awareness about the threats to the Caribbean’s marine ecosystems, including climate change, overfishing, and pollution. He also hopes to inspire investment in swimming education programs across Trinidad and Tobago. Procope emphasized the importance of protecting Tobago’s fragile coastline, stating, “Every stroke will be for our ocean.” The event is a call to action for media, educational institutions, sports communities, and the public to support his cause, which symbolizes resilience, optimism, and accountability for future generations. Proceeds from sponsorships and donations will benefit SpeSeas, a marine research and conservation NGO, and the Aqua-Smart Foundation, which promotes water safety education. For more information, contact John Procope at 1-868-377-7908 or [email protected].