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'
Paul driving from the flybridge
'Optimist'
Paul can pilot from either the flybridge or the main cabin
'Optimist'
The 'driving' seat
'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
A large and full functioning galley awaits you.
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'

09 Oct 2026
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