Channel News

Sadly we have just learnt from Bryan Finlay that Godfrey Beaton passed away on the 5th February 2022. Bryan wrote: The BLDSA formed some amazing bonds between us swimmers and administrators and Godfrey was a true reflection of those bonds. Sadly, I j... More »»

It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Doğan Şahin in Instanbul, on the 10th January 2022, he was 91 and one of our oldest Channel swimmers. For over 60 years he had been a staunch supporter of the Channel Swimming Association and an ... More »»

BOOK NOW! Miguel Arbide is offering dates for medicals for this years swimmers. You can book directly via www.swimmingmedicals.co.uk For appointments in Cambridge - February 6th and 20th, Surrey - March 5th and 6th Kent - March 19th and 20th. March... More »»

It is with sadness that we have learned of the passing of Channel Swimming Association member, Stuart Buffery. A regular competitor in open water events, Stuart swam the Channel in 2000 and was awarded the CSA Van Audenaerde Trophy, 'for the Grea... More »»

It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Channel Swimming Association Vice President Dr. Ted Erikson. Ted was an academic as well as one of the greatest pioneer open water swimmers. He started his swimming career by swimming acros... More »»

The President, the Board and all the members of the Channel Swimming Association take this opportunity to congratulate Chloe McCardel on another wonderful season of swimming and we would like to welcome her as our new 'Queen of the Channel'. ... More »»

Photograph courtesy of ISHOF. It is with great sadness that we report the death of Chad Hundeby at the age of 49. Chad came to the attention of the Channel Swimming Association in 1994 when he swam from England to France in seven hours 17 minutes. 25... More »»

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Roy Naisbitt at the age of 90. On behalf of all of us at the Channel Swimming Association, we send his family our deepest condolences. Roy was a great friend of the Channel Swimming Association, of... More »»

For anyone struggling with medicals. Miguel Arbide is currently taking clinics in the South of the UK. Here are the dates available currently: Sat / Sun 21st & 22nd February: Wales / Bristol / Cheltenham (email Mig directly for further informati... More »»

Greg Schofield passed away on the 10th Dec. aged 76. Our President, Michael Read said, Alas, we have to say goodbye to yet another Channel legend and good friend. Greg swam from England to France on the 20-21st August 1964 in 15hours 35 minutes. He w... More »»