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Swim the English ChannelFormed in 1927, the CSA is internationally
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2663 Swims to date...the total number of successful CSA swims.
More people have climbed Mount Everest. -
1749 Solos. 914 Relays.The fastest solo swim is 07:17 set in 1994
The fastest female swim is 07:40 set in 1978
Swim the English Channel.
The Channel Swimming Association was founded in 1927 and is internationally recognised to observe and authenticate channel swims.
Your first steps...
Read our step by step guide on how to swim the English Channel with the Channel Swimming Association.
CSA Pilots
Book your CSA Registered Pilot as early as possible, to get the best tides and optimum window.
Live Tracking
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Swim Results
Search all 2663 successful CSA swim results since 1875.
Channel Swim Training
Find out more about training and the complexities of the English Channel
- Where can I Train?
- CSA Approved Swim Coaches
- What are neap tides and why are they important?
- Why are the coastguards involved in my swim?
Latest CSA News
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Ted Erikson - 01/12/2021
Thu 2 Dec 2021
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Chloe McCardel - Queen of the Channel
Thu 14 Oct 2021
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Chad Hundeby - With Sadness
Thu 17 Jun 2021
Latest Swims in 2021
View All| Richard Nyáry | 16 Oct 2021 |
| Erwan Le Roy | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Amelia Pulvertaft | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Kristyna Dykova | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Chloe McCardel | 13 Oct 2021 |
