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'

CS&PF NEWS

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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