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

24 Dec 2025A message from Barrie, Karen and Lee

A message from Barrie, Karen and Lee

Please do take a moment to read this message from Barrie

Barrie, Karen and Lee would like to say thank you to everyone who has taken the time to support them these past few weeks, from kind messages and mountains of cards to people who showed up from far and wide to say a final farewell; your kindness has been felt and appreciated.

Without doubt the swimming community with be sharing stories about Irene for many years to come.

If you have any photos or stories you would like to share you can post them at:

https://share.google/jmWB9WxbIkjs4sVtC

Thanks

Barrie

Sandettie Lightship Observations

6am, 23rd January 2026


Water: 48.9 °F (9.4 °C)

Air: 43.5 °F (6.4 °C)

Wind Speed: 25.1 kn (46.5 km/h)

Wind Direction: SE (130°)

Channel Weather 

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