Following a meeting between the Channel Swimming Association, Channel Crossing Association, Channel Swimming Pilotage Federation, Channel Swimming & Pilotage Services and Coastguards from France and the UK it has been agreed by all that the swim season will from now on be between 1st April and 31st October each year.
This is first and foremost to protect the safety and welfare of the swimmers and support craft involved. Swims outside of this period will not be accepted on the grounds of safety.
The 4 person British relay team 'Eric's Sharks' completed their Channel swim on the 6th September in a time of 13hrs and 17mins (unratified). They were supported by their piot Kevin Sherman on Connemara.
Well done to the team and crew.
