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.
Chilli Nutters (British) successfully crossed the English Channel yesterday landing at Pte du Riden at 01.57 this morning, 16th August with a swim time of 15hrs 14mins (unratified). The team consisting of Tom Duly, Jude Martin, Chris Millener, Paola Deluca and Marc Shakles set off at 10.43 with pilot Stuart Glesson on Sea Leopard Charters. Well done to the whole team and crew!
