Swim season change

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.

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Peter Reed - Rowena

About Peter's Boat - Rowena FE75

The boat is equipped with all the necessary safety equipment and has facilities for making hot drinks or food via a gas ring. There is also a portable toilet available for use in board. The cabin below the deck has 2 bunks for resting.

Pete Snr has been a fisherman for 40 years and has been involved in channel swims with his father, brother and now son Pete Jnr who has been a fisherman for 29 years since he left school. We both hold RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore certificates.

  • Passengers & crew: 12
  • Category :2 (2= 60 miles from port)
  • Length: 9.86m
  • Type: Fishing Vessel

Equipment

  • Furuno fishfinder
  • GPS Navigator
  • Radar: Koden
  • VHS Radio fixed and portable
  • AIS Transponder
  • Electrics

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Accommodation

Rowena is based at Folkestone Harbour. Therefore please ensure your accommodation is based in this area ready for your swim. Check our Resources section for Swimmer-friendly Accommodation in Folkestone.


Tracking

Below is the recorded position of Rowena over the last 16 hours.

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