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 British man Andrew Rees, successfully completed his solo Channel swim yesterday in 15hrs and 14mins. Not only did Andrew have to battle a strong tide but he is also profoundly deaf. Shortly before midnight though Andrew landed on french shores completing his epic journey. Andrew is raising money to help deaf athletes compete at the Deaflympics in 2017.
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