The Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation assist swimmers to achieve their goal of swimming the English Channel.
We register every pilot annually to check they have the relevant qualifications, and that their escort boats are certified by the UK Authorities to escort swimmers across the Channel.
We check that all Channel aspirants have passed a medical examination, and have done a 'assessment swim', before they attempt their swim.
We ensure that all swims are witnessed by one of our official CS&PF observers.
Only swims which adhere to CS&PF rules and English Channel rules will be classified as successful by the CS&PF Ratifiers.”
There is more detailed information about what the CS&PF do at this link http://cspf.co.uk/what-is-the-cs-and-pf/
Kevin Murphy is the Honorary Secretary of the CS&PF and has swum the English Channel 34 times, more than any other man in history.
- 24 Jan 2026
CS&PF Annual Dinner 2026 - One week remaining
Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation Annual Dinner 2026Saturday 14th March 2026Channel Suite - Leas Cliff Hall - FolkestoneHere we go again………………………………….This is your advance warning for the CS&PF Annual Dinner.Tickets will go on sale on the 2nd of January 2025. Full details will be advertised at www.cspf.co.uk, this is just giving you the time to get organised.Tickets are £50 person.Tickets will remain on sale until the 31st of January unless they sell out sooner. After that date I would only be able to refund any cancellations if I resell the ticket.To book your tickets please, for my sanity read the following carefully and only apply for tickets when you have ALL the information.Information required at the time of booking:The name of everyone in your party. If you wish to sit together, book together.Tables seat 10.If you are booking more than one table, please state who will be sat at which table.Dietary requirements – this cannot be accommodated on the night so must be supplied at the time of booking.Access requirements / special needs.The country you are travelling from if it is outside the UK.Swim stories to a maximum of 150 words for each 2025 season solo swimmer.Photos for each 2025 solo swimmer, and relay team in your party.Please name the file names the solo surname or relay name. ThanksMichelle Read more
