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Bay Area woman aims to be the first to swim the whole California coast
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old long-distance swimmer, is nearing the midpoint of her 900-mile journey from the California-Oregon border to Mexico.
A Bay Area woman is attempting to swim the entire California coast. Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old long-distance swimmer, is nearing the midpoint of her 900-mile journey from the California-Oregon border to Mexico. C.
Berkeley, is being accompanied by a boat and a support team as she swims in the open ocean. She has experience with ultra-long-distance swims, having completed swims such as the length of Lake Tahoe and from San Francisco to Half Moon Bay. Further details about Breed's journey are available from NBC Bay Area, including her progress and expected completion date in November.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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