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

26 Jun 2012Freddie, Ed and Rob

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.

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    6 Hour Assessment Swim

    The office has received numerous calls and emails expressing concern that the six-hour assessment swim may increase to eight hours. We can confirm that our rules have not changed and the six-hour assessment swim remains in place. Read more

CS&PF NEWS

Sandettie Lightship Observations

12pm, 22nd October 2026


Water: 62.6 °F (17 °C)

Air: 56.3 °F (13.5 °C)

Wind Speed: 24.1 kn (44.6 km/h)

Wind Direction: WSW (250°)

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

4 years ago