Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation "Nothing great is easy", Captain Matthew Webb

26 Jun 2012First CSPF relay to reach France

First CSPF relay to reach France

A three man relay team were the first successful CS&PF relay of 2012. 

Freddie Lebus, Ed Colthurst and Rob Webber made it to France in 13 hours and 10 minutes (unofficial time).

A massive well done to them, and their raising of nearly £7,000 for the Alzheimers Society.

Sandettie Lightship Observations

10pm, 12th August 2026


Water: 69.3 °F (20.7 °C)

Air: 72.5 °F (22.5 °C)

Wind Speed: 13.0 kn (24.1 km/h)

Wind Direction: ENE (60°)

Channel Weather 

The CS&PF President, Mike Ball and all the committee are deeply saddened by the passing of Ady Brown.… https://t.co/E17pLxZwgw

4 years ago