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

Pilot - Paul Foreman 

Paul Foreman - paul.r.foreman@googlemail.com
Phone: +44 1304 620546 - Mobile 07880 940346


Paul escorts Channel swims in his boat 'Optimist'.

Track Paul and 'Optimist' on our live swim tracking page.

 
  • 'Optimist'

    'Optimist'

    Paul driving from the flybridge

  • 'Optimist'

    'Optimist'

    Paul can pilot from either the flybridge or the main cabin

  • 'Optimist'

    'Optimist'

  • The 'driving' seat

    The 'driving' seat

  • 'Optimist'

    'Optimist'

    Looking back from the front of the cabin, you see a seating area and galley, and further back you will find TWO rooms with two bunks in each! Large toilet and shower room behind that.

  • The Galley

    The Galley

    A large and full functioning galley awaits you.

  • The Outside

    The Outside

    There are two areas outside.  Five sturdy and secured on the fly bridge, and a wide bench on the lower level

  • A birds eye view of 'Optimist'

    A birds eye view of 'Optimist'

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    150th Anniversary of Captain Webb

    Join us on 25th August, Bank Holiday Monday, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the first successful Cross Channel Swim by Captain Webb.Date: Monday 25th August Bank HolidayTime: 10:00am- 6:30pmLocation: Dover Waterfront and Marina Curvehttps://www.portofdover.com/corporate/about/captain-webb-event/ Read more

CS&PF NEWS

Sandettie Lightship Observations

8pm, 12th November 2025


Water: 58.5 °F (14.7 °C)

Air: 58.5 °F (14.7 °C)

Wind Speed: 22.0 kn (40.7 km/h)

Wind Direction: S (180°)

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