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 the British solo swimmer Rebecca Halsey who officially became a Channel swimmer as of 0225hrs this morning. She completed her swim in a time of 18hrs landing at Wissant. Her pilot was Stuart Gleeson on board Sea Leopard Charter. Well done Rebecca!
