Notes
Please note the following points regarding the tide tables and charts published on this website:
- The tables and charts are Dover tide level predictions made by mathematical models. The one we used here is a freeware program XTide (http://www.flaterco.com/xtide/). There are many other sources, notably National Oceanography Centre National Tidal and Sea Level Facility - you can find their Dover tide tables here.
- Please note the XTide model disclaimer.
- Key drivers for all tidal models are the movements of the Sun and the Moon; therefore they should all produce very similar results for high/low tide times and tidal ranges. The XTide model and the NOC models agree within couple of minutes and few centimetres. Note that the NOC tables do not adjust the times for the British Summer Time.
- All tide prediction models are based on fitting 'harmonics' i.e. sinusoidal curves to past data. They cannot take into account the actual weather conditions which have a significant effect on the tidal ranges, especially in the Dover straits. The tide tables and charts on this website should be used as indicators of future tidal ranges and current strengths. The actual, observed values will almost certainly be different.
- All our pilots observe actual tides and weather conditions prior to each swim and have a huge experience in Channel navigation. They will always have the last word on the conditions and swim timing.
- 21 Jan 2025
2025 Notice of CS&PF AGM
Notice of CS&PF AGMFor the year ended 31st December 2024To be held atThe Channel Suite, Leas Cliff HallThe Leas, FolkestoneCT20 2DZ1pm on the 15th March 2025 Full members of the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation are requested to note that any nominations for CS&PF officers and committee positions and/or notices of motions must be with the CS&PF secretary, in writing, at least 21 clear days before the AGM. This year that means the deadline is midnight on Friday 21st February 2025 CS&PF rules state:-The CS&PF Officers and Committee members, (excluding President and Vice President) to be elected by rotation with half (1/2) being elected every year over a 2 year period. CS&PF officer positions are to be elected from CS&PF members who are serving or have served on the CS&PF committee. Officer and committee positions due for election in 2025 President: Mike Ball (nominated by the CS&PF committee)Vice-President: Michael Oram (nominated by the CS&PF committee) The ChairmanThe SecretaryTwo Committee member positions All persons wishing to stand must be full CS&PF members (please include membership numbers). Nominations must be proposed and seconded by CS&PF Full Members (again, please include membership numbers). All nominations must be made within the rules available on the CS&PF web site www.cspf.co.uk (under the ‘about us’ heading). Notices of Motion Any motions put forward for inclusion in the AGM agenda must be submitted to the CS&PF secretary (email: secretary@cspf.co.uk or by post to 5, Charter House, Camden Crescent, Dover, CT16 1LE) with the names and signatures of the proposer and seconder. The proposer and seconder must be full CS&PF members (including membership numbers). Voting will be by paper ballot for any contested positions or motions. Read more
