08 Aug 2012Fog dashes dreams in the English Channel
Three Channel swims aborted a few hundred metres from France!
The nightmare scenario happened on Wednesday. As three swimmers approached their chosen landing spots in France, a thick fog descended, which made landing impossible. Lucinda, Fionnuala and Colm had their dreams smashed a few hundred metres from shore!! There was no doubt that they'd have made it had the fog not shown up; we all feel for them.
Wednesday 8th August
Catherine Sheridan - Solo - Unsuccessful
Lucinda Bayliss - Solo - Unsuccessful [Fog]
Fionnuala Walsh - Solo - Unsuccessful [Fog]
Colm Breathnach - Solo - Unsuccessful [Fog]
Sam Simon - Solo - Successful in 13:56
Dori Miller - Solo - Successful in 11:45
Both Sam and Dori were attempting 2-way crossings, and made valliant attempts.
As usual, all times and results are unofficial until officially ratified by the CS&PF Committee.
Sandettie Lightship Observations
2pm, 4th May 2026
Water: 54.1 °F (12.3 °C)
Air: 51.4 °F (10.8 °C)
Wind Speed: 9.9 kn (18.3 km/h)
Wind Direction: NNE (20°)
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