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 Meghan Chisholm from Canada who successfully crossed from England to France in a time of 14hrs 39mins (unratified) on the 22nd July. She began her swim at 06.09 with her pilot Eric Hartley on Pathfinder landing in France with the sun setting at 20.48. Well done on a brilliant swim Meghan.
