NAME: Barbara Cocci

HOMETOWN: Milton, MA

BLS EXPERIENCE: Rookie. I was prepared to swim BLS 2024 but due to the cancellation, I decided to swim this year! This will be my first official marathon swim.

WHO IS YOUR PILOT AND CREW? My crew: Maura Twomey and Jen DeLeonardis. My pilot: Tom Hamilton (A BLS veteran).

WHERE ARE YOU SWIMMING FOR YOUR BLS TRAINING? I have been swimming the South Boston beaches and Nantasket. I also had four glorious swim days in Provincetown in June.

SWIMMING FUN FACT: I am a late convert to open water swimming and (mostly) love it!

ANYTHING ELSE? I so appreciate the support of my friends and family.