CROSS SOLENT SWIM 7 AUGUST 2016

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 50/16

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Cross Solent Swim will take place on Sunday 7 August 2016.

2. The swim will be done as a relay with no more than 2 swimmers in the water at any time. A 27 ft sports cruiser “BLUE GOOSE” will act as safety boat with a tender and kayak acting as individual safety craft. The lead boats call sign will be ‘BLUE. 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 15:00.

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 swimmers and the support craft during their crossing of the Solent.

6. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 8 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.