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

3am, 18th April 2025


Water: 50.2 °F (10.1 °C)

Air: 51.1 °F (10.6 °C)

Wind Speed: 8.9 kn (16.5 km/h)

Wind Direction: ESE (110°)

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

2 years ago