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.
For anyone struggling with medicals. Miguel Arbide is currently taking clinics in the South of the UK.
Here are the dates available currently:
Sat / Sun 21st & 22nd February: Wales / Bristol / Cheltenham (email Mig directly for further information)
Sunday 28th February (Kent): NEW
Sunday 14th March (Cambridge): 1 space remaining
Sunday 21st March (Surrey): NEW
Email: marbide79@gmail.com
In addition Just Health may be able to help many swimmers:
Just-Health
Just-health are based all over the UK and are available for medicals. £75 each. Contact them here.