Mother Nature isn’t holding back. With waves crashing and winds picking up strength, conditions are expected to intensify tonight and into tomorrow, but Neil Agius is still pushing forward in his epic Gozo 7 challenge.

On his third day of swimming around the island, the toll of this monumental feat is starting to show. Even with all the preparation in the world, some things remain out of human control: the weather, the sea, and sometimes even the mind.

Neil’s resilience, though, is what sets him apart. Tapping into what his team calls the “ocean mindset,” he’s not only battling the elements, he’s demanding the same standard of strength and grit from his crew as he demands of himself.

The Gozo 7 has already proven to be a true test of endurance, resilience, and spirit. Now, as the journey grows tougher.

Can Neil continue to overcome the power of nature itself?

Video credits to Neil Agius