and ready for take off
Photography by
gino Kalkanoglu
resembles a
swimsuit or
who is ready to
endorse a major brand label. He can
wear anything and any style and
appear to be ready for that "Kodak
moment." After years of training,
Lecomte acknowledges his model-
like appearance, but not the type of
model you're thinking of. His focus
is on swimming the Pacific Ocean
and inspiring others not to give
up on their dreams, and that's the
model we're talking about. The swim
will be a true test of faith, strength,
and endurance.
the ocean. "I'm ready! I've been
training for months and I feel like
this is the time. I'm just waiting
for the green light," comments
Lecomte. Emmy Award winning
Producer and Director Doug Stanley
may feel the pressure of Lecomte's
anticipation and it may seem to be
an indication for his crew to start
their engines. But not so fast. The 5-
to 6-month swim requires tremendous
planning and a considerable
amount of crossing the "t's