Pinoy Aquaman swims from Cebu to Bohol

Pinoy Aquaman's latest open water swimming challenge on Sunday lasted about 8 hours as he made his way to Bohol island from Cebu province to promote marine environment conservation and tourism of the two provinces.

Lawyer Ingemar Macarine caps another accomplishment with the 8-hour swim covering a distance of at least 18.15 kilometers from Argao town in Cebu to Cabilao Island in Loon town in Bohol province.

Macarine said his latest feat was not easy because of the jellyfish he encountered along the way."During the first 8 kilometers I was really thinking of abandoning the swim because of the jellyfish. l suffered for the first 8 kms, the good thing  no more jellyfish along the way but I encountered the strong current,” he said.

The Cebu-Bohol stretch is part of his training as the first Filipino to swim through the English Channel next month.

“This is my last swim before I depart for UK next week to start my training for the ultimate swim of my life that would be August 14," he said.

"So, I will try to swim again the English Channel because last year I was not able to swim because of the bad weather," he added.

Earlier this year, Macarine swam from Guinsiliban, Camiguin Island, crossed the Macajalar Bay, and reached Balingoan town in Misamis Oriental to promote peace in Mindanao.

Last year, he swam from Loon town in Bohol to Argao town in Cebu. — Leo Udtohan/BAP, GMA News