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.
- 01 Jan 2026
CS&PF Annual Dinner 2026
Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation Annual Dinner 2026Saturday 14th March 2026Channel Suite - Leas Cliff Hall - Folkestonetickets@cspf.co.ukTickets are now on sale and are £50 per person.Tickets will be on sale until the 31st of January unless they sell out sooner.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. Make one booking for the whole group.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.Once I have ALL the information required to make your booking, I will send you the details to make payment by bank transfer. When making your transfer please:Make one payment for your whole party.Use the name that made the booking as the reference on the bank transfer.I made it through last year without threatening to murder someone at some point in the process, so let’s go for the double ????.ThanksMichelletickets@cspf.co.uk Read more
