TEAM NAME: Old Friends and 2 Daughters

TEAM MEMBERS: Timmy Burke, Ted Hirsch, Josie Hirsch

HOMETOWN: Quincy and Somerville, MA

BLS EXPERIENCE: Ted has swum BLS twice, and crewed BLS three times - twice on the water and once for a fog cancellation. Timmy has piloted swimmers.

WHY BLS? The challenge of swimming Boston Harbor!

WHO IS YOUR PILOT AND CREW? Bob Bell, Kelly Burke, Katie Burke

WHERE ARE YOU SWIMMING FOR YOUR BLS TRAINING? Natansket, pool, other ocean spots

SWIMMING FUN FACT: Ted is a Crusty Barnacle who has swum one official ice mile and nine unofficial ones.

ANYTHING ELSE? You meet the best people while swimming!