Swim Stories
- 25 Jul 2011
Nick Adams swims again!
Nick Adams swam the Channel for the seventh time on the 25th July in a time of 10 hours and 22 minutes ... Read more - 13 Aug 2009
Julie Galloway
Julie Galloway swam the Channel on the 13th August 2009 in a time of 9 hours and 51 minutes ... Read more - 29 Jul 2009
Nick Caine
Nick Caine swam the Channel on the 29th July 2009 in a time of 13 hours and 11 minutes ... Read more - 28 Sep 2008
Graeme Schlachter
Graeme swam the Channel on the 27th September 2008 in 11 hours and 45 minutes ... Read more - 14 Sep 2005
Ned Denison 2
Ned made it to France on his second attempt in 12 hours and 47 minutes on 14th September 2005 ... Read more - 21 Jul 2005
Ned Denison 1
Ned wasn't successful on his first attempt at swimming the Channel. ... Read more - 04 Sep 2004
Julian Critchlow
Julian Critchlow swam the Channel on 4th September 2004 in 14 hours and 8 minutes. ... Read more - 10 Aug 2004
Madhu Nagaraja
Madhu, from India, swam the Channel in 12 hour 31 minutes ... Read more - 30 Jul 2004
Anne Cleveland
Anne completed a 2-way English Channel swim on the 30th July 2004 ... Read more
- 21 Jan 2026

2026 Notice of CS&PF AGM & Motions
Notice of CS&PF AGMFor the year ended 31st December 2025To be held atThe Channel Suite, Leas Cliff HallThe Leas, FolkestoneCT20 2DZ1pm on the 14th March 2026Full members of the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation are requested to note that any nominations for CS&PF officers and committee positions and/or notices of motions must be with the CS&PF secretary, in writing, at least 21 clear days before the AGM. This year that means the deadline is midnight on Friday 21st February 2026 CS&PF rules state:-The CS&PF Officers and Committee members, (excluding President and Vice President) to be elected by rotation with half (1/2) being elected every year over a 2 year period. CS&PF officer positions are to be elected from CS&PF members who are serving or have served on the CS&PF committee. Officer and committee positions due for election in 2026 The Vice-ChairmanThe TreasurerFour (4) Committee member positions All persons wishing to stand must be full CS&PF members (please include membership numbers). Nominations must be proposed and seconded by CS&PF Full Members (please include membership numbers). All nominations must be made within the rules available on the CS&PF web site www.cspf.co.uk (under the ‘about us’ heading) and must be submitted to the CS&PF secretary (email: secretary@cspf.co.uk or by post to 5, Charter House, Camden Crescent, Dover, CT16 1LE) with the names and signatures of the proposer and seconder. Notices of Motion Any motions put forward for inclusion in the AGM agenda must be submitted to the CS&PF secretary (email: secretary@cspf.co.uk or by post to 5, Charter House, Camden Crescent, Dover, CT16 1LE) with the names and signatures of the proposer and seconder. The proposer and seconder must be full CS&PF members (including membership numbers). Voting will be by paper ballot for any contested positions or motions. Read more
Sandettie Lightship Observations
6am, 23rd January 2026
Water: 48.9 °F (9.4 °C)
Air: 43.5 °F (6.4 °C)
Wind Speed: 25.1 kn (46.5 km/h)
Wind Direction: SE (130°)
The CS&PF President, Mike Ball and all the committee are deeply saddened by the passing of Ady Brown.… https://t.co/E17pLxZwgw
3 years ago
