[11] The three daughters, Madeline, Fredda and Alice Cavill[12] were all accomplished swimmers[13][14] and swimming instructors.
Cavill started fast, but soon ran into multiple jellyfish which caused him to feel nauseous.
After consuming a large amount of Whiskey, Cavill was eventually pulled out after 10 hours of swimming.
[18] Webb criticized Cavill for using the faster side stroke rather than the older breaststroke, and for wearing a jersey.
Cavill claimed to have completed the crossing ten hours faster than Webb, but was discredited when his signed witness Mr. Gammon was discovered to have never existed.