1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN jointly by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth and the Harbour Master ABP Southampton, that a Cross Solent Swim will take place on Saturday 8 October 2016.
2. Twelve swimmers will be taking part in the event. Each swimmer will be accompanied by a kayak acting as an individual support craft. There will be an additional four safety craft – call sign ‘Maverick’, ‘RIB Rogue’, ‘RIB Rascal’ and ‘Bembridge 1’. A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12 throughout.
3. The route for the swim is from Gilkicker to Ryde Sands, starting at 0730 and completing by approximately 0930.
4. In the event of poor weather, the swim will be postponed until Sunday 9 October 2016. The timings will be delayed by one hour.
5. All support craft will display the International Code Flag ‘ALPHA’ while escorting the swimmers.
6. 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.
7. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 11 October 2016.
Thursday 06 Oct 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.
