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.
Congratulations to Channel Challenge, the 4 person British relay team who successfully swam from England to France in a time of 14hrs and 43mins (unratified). They set off at 01.32 on the 2nd July, with their pilot Fred Mardle on Masterpiece, landing just past Cap Griz Nez at 16.15. A huge well done to the whole team!
