Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation "Nothing great is easy", Captain Matthew Webb

David Minty swim on 28 August 1979

Swimmer
NameMinty, David
GenderM
Age16
NationalityUK [Jersey]
CountryUK [Jersey]
Swim
Date28 Aug 1979
No of Ways, Leg, Direction1-way, 1st, E-F
Swim Time, Departure, Arrival12:00:00, 03:00:00, 15:00:00
Ratifying OrganisationCSA
Swim Crew and Support
Pilot, BoatJ. Smith, Mary Main
ObserverA. Knott
TrainerLeslie Minty
Miscellaneous
CommentInternational Channel Race sponsored by Saudi Arabian Swimming Federation, placed 2nd in Mens Amateur section. First Channel Islander to complete 2 Channel Swims.

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