A person who goes to work by swimming: An Extraordinary Life on the Bosphorus

A resident of the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul, Cengiz Khan, has chosen an unusual way to go to work every day. He swims across the Bosphorus Strait every day. This is reported by the British newspaper The Times.

According to reports, Cengiz Khan wakes up early in the morning, puts his personal belongings in a special waterproof bag and swims across the Bosphorus in about 30 minutes. He plans his every move carefully and precisely, taking into account the dangers of various large ships and currents that he may encounter.

There is also a swimming club called “Sarayburnu Fatihleri”, of which Cengiz Khan is an active participant. This club has about 400 registered swimmers. They swim across the Bosphorus three or four times a week. Some members of the club have been doing this for 20 years, while Khan has 8 years of experience.

"When I'm sailing, all my worries disappear. No mobile phones, no noise. Just the sea, the peace and quiet, and me," he says.

Taking into account the wind and currents plays an important role when sailing. As an insurance policy, club members navigate by looking at the Turkish flag on the shore - this helps them determine the direction of the wind. But not everything is as easy as it always is. Once, Genghis Khan had to be rescued by the coast guard due to a strong current that pulled him towards the ship.

Experts say that navigating in this way requires high experience and solid physical training. Because the currents in the Bosphorus are not always the same, and there are often unexpected situations.

That is why Khan and his like-minded people, among the few people in the world, have chosen such a unique and free way of life. For them, the Bosphorus is not only a natural barrier, but also a source of personal balance and inner peace.