Above The Depths!
Written by Mark Edwards on November 15, 2025
Conquering the Straits – By Anna-Carin Nordin
Paperback – 18 October 2023
5.0 ★★★★★ — Readers Love It!

The Oceans Seven – The Ultimate Swimming Challenge
The legendary Oceans Seven is the most demanding open-water marathon challenge in the world. It includes:
- English Channel
- North Channel (Scotland → Ireland)
- Cook Strait (New Zealand)
- Molokai Channel (Hawaii)
- Catalina Channel (California)
- Tsugaru Strait (Japan)
- Straight of Gibraltar
Anna-Carin Nordin completed them one by one — becoming the first woman in history to conquer them all.
What Readers Say — Amazon Reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Astonishing courage and unbelievable mental strength. I couldn’t put it down.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Not just a swim book — a life lesson in persistence and resilience.”
Author Biography — Who Is Anna-Carin Nordin?
Anna-Carin Nordin is one of the most respected marathon swimmers of our time. Raised in Sweden, her passion for endurance swimming began as a child. Her determination, discipline and unbreakable mindset transformed her into a world-record-breaking athlete — a global symbol of mental and physical strength.
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Awards & Recognition
- World’s First Female to Complete the Oceans Seven
- Endurance Sports Inspiration Award
- Global Open Water Swimming Honour Roll