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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Maxence Paindavoine 2017

Name Maxence Paindavoine
Country France
Type / Route Solo, 1 way / England to France
Completed 13th June 2017 4:07pm
Time 14:12
Pilot / Vessel Andy King and James King / Louise Jane
Observer Phil Collins

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