Traditionally pilots have only booked swimmers onto neap tides. It has now become common practice to head out on a spring tide if the conditions are propitious. Spring tides are on the days inbetween the sets of neap tides.
Dover tidal heights are:
- Neaps tides - approximately 5.3 - 6.1 metres HW
- Spring tides - approximately 6.1 - 6.8 metres HW
| Approximate 2025 Tide Dates | Tide |
| 1 to 10 June | Neap |
| 11 to 15 June | Spring |
| 16 to 22 June | Neap |
| 23 to 30 June | Spring |
| 1 to 10 July | Neap |
| 11 to 18 July | Spring |
| 19 to 23 July | Neap |
| 24 to 30 July | Spring |
| 31 July to 8 August | Neap |
| 9 to 16 August | Spring |
| 17 to 21 August | Neap |
| 22 to 28 August | Spring |
| 29 August to 5 September | Neap |
| 6 to 13 September | Spring |
| 14 to 18 September | Neap |
| 19 to 27 September | Spring |
| 28 September to 4 October | Neap |
| 5 to 12 October | Spring |
| 13 to 18 October | Neap |
| 19 to 26 October | Spring |
| Approximate 2026 Tide Dates | Tide |
| 3 to 11 June | Neap |
| 12 to 20 June | Spring |
| 21 to 30 June | Neap |
| 1 to 6 July | Spring |
| 7 to 12 July | Neap |
| 13 to 20 July | Spring |
| 21 to 28 July | Neap |
| 29 July to 5 August | Spring |
| 6 to 10 August | Neap |
| 11 to 18 August | Spring |
| 19 to 26 August | Neap |
| 27 August to 3 September | Spring |
| 4 to 8 September | Neap |
| 9 to 16 September | Spring |
| 17 to 24 September | Spring |
| 25 September to 2 October | Neap |
| 3 to 8 October | Spring |
| TBC | Neap |
| TBC | Spring |
| TBC | Neap |
- 21 Jan 2025
2025 Notice of CS&PF AGM
Notice of CS&PF AGMFor the year ended 31st December 2024To be held atThe Channel Suite, Leas Cliff HallThe Leas, FolkestoneCT20 2DZ1pm on the 15th March 2025 Full 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 2025 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 2025 President: Mike Ball (nominated by the CS&PF committee)Vice-President: Michael Oram (nominated by the CS&PF committee) The ChairmanThe SecretaryTwo 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 (again, 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). 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
7pm, 11th February 2025
Water: 45.9 °F (7.7 °C)
Air: 40.8 °F (4.9 °C)
Wind Speed: 9.9 kn (18.3 km/h)
Wind Direction: WNW (300°)
The CS&PF President, Mike Ball and all the committee are deeply saddened by the passing of Ady Brown.… https://t.co/E17pLxZwgw
2 years ago
