CROSS SOLENT SWIM 30 - 31 JULY 2016

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 47/16

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Charity Cross Solent Swim in aid of Aspire will take place on Saturday 30 July 2016 with a spare day on Sunday 31 July 2016 in the event of poor weather.
2. Seven swimmers will be taking part in the event with two RIBs as safety boats. In addition, each swimmer will be accompanied by a kayaker acting as an individual safety craft. The lead boats callsign will be ‘RIB MARLIN’ and all safety boats are fitted with VHF. A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12.
3. The proposed route of the swim is from Fort Gilkicker to Ryde Sands. The swim is expected to start at approximately 12:30 and complete by around 14:00 (or 13:30 start and complete by around 15:00 if the swim takes place on the 31 July 2016).
4. All craft will display the International Code Flag ‘ALPHA’ while escorting the swimmers.
5. Mariners are requested to keep a good lookout and pass well clear of the swimmes and the support craft during their crossing of the Solent.
6. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 1 August 2016.


S O Hopper
Queen'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.