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 Marisa Schubert who successfully completed her solo swim yesterday (20th July) in a time of 14hrs 40mins (unratified). She was escorted by her pilot Peter Reed on Rowena setting off at 4.25am and landing in Wissant at 19.05. Well done Marisa and all the crew.
