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

Mervyn Sharp swim in 1969

Swimmer
NameSharp, Mervyn
GenderM
Age20
NationalityUK [England]
CountryUK [England]
Swim
Year1969
No of Ways, Leg, Direction1-way, 1st, E-F
Swim Time, Departure, Arrival14:29:00, 07:16:00, 21:45:00
Ratifying OrganisationCSA
Swim Crew and Support
Pilot, BoatH. Reed, Accord
ObserverPeter Bales; Anthony Waltham Smith
TrainerTom Watch
Miscellaneous
CommentLanded 4 miles NNE of S.W. Ridge Buoy. This was a two way attempt.

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