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

4pm, 19th February 2026


Water: 48.6 °F (9.2 °C)

Air: 43.5 °F (6.4 °C)

Wind Speed: 13.0 kn (24.1 km/h)

Wind Direction: N (350°)

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

3 years ago