09 Aug 2012English Channel on better behaviour
After dashing dreams the day before, the Channel allows more swimmers across.
Thursday saw far better conditions in the Channel, as in no fog to stop swims at their final moments.
Thursday 9th August
Rachel Doyle - Solo - Successful in 16:11.10
Amy Smith (above) - Solo - Successful in 14:24
Roisin Lewis - Solo - Unsuccessful
Gordon Gridley - Solo - Successful in 11:30.30
Charlotte Brynn - Solo - Unsuccessful
Also of note, is the valiant attempt of Mike Brennan to complete a 2-way with Peter Reed of the CSA. Mike made it to France in 11 hours 7 minutes, and got most of the way back through the SW shipping lane on his way home. He spent almost 18 hours swimming in the Channel. A thoroughly decent chap, very much liked by all those training in Dover, and raising money for a great cause. Click here to donate.
As usual, all times and results are unofficial until officially ratified by the CS&PF Committee.
Gord with pilot Paul Foreman
Sandettie Lightship Observations
8pm, 20th October 2024
Water: 60.6 °F (15.9 °C)
Air: 60.3 °F (15.7 °C)
Wind Speed: 24.1 kn (44.6 km/h)
Wind Direction: SW (230°)
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