CROSS SOLENT SWIM – 24 SEPTEMBER 2022

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 104/22

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the King’s Harbour Master Portsmouth, that a Cross Solent Swim will take place on Saturday 24 September 2022, between Gilkicker and Ryde Sands. 

2. There will be three swimmers, participating in the crossing. Each swimmer will be accompanied by a kayaker acting as an individual support craft. The support vessel is ‘SWIM CONTROL / BUZZ’ (LOA 7.5m) a sports’ boat. A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12 throughout.

3. The swim route is from Gilkicker to Ryde Sands, the swimmers will depart at 1400 and all swimmers should complete the crossing by approximately 1700. The support craft will display the International Code Flag ‘ALPHA’ while escorting the swimmers. 

4. Mariners are requested to keep a good lookout and pass well clear of the swimmers and the support craft during their crossing of the Solent. 

5. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 26 September 2022.

 

Tuesday 20 Sep 2022

N J RANDALL
King's Harbour Master

Owners, Agents, Charterers, Marinas, Yacht Clubs and Recreational Sailing Organisations should ensure that the contents of this Notice are made known to the masters or persons in charge of their vessels or craft.