Southsea Pier to Pier Swim Race 18 Sep 16

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 69/16

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that the Southsea Pier to Pier Swim Race will take place on Sunday 18 September 2016.  

2. Approximately 80-120 swimmers will take part in the event with appropriate support craft in attendance to monitor the events progress. The lead support craft call sign is ‘Portsea Rescue 1’ and ‘Portsea Rescue 2’ and will maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch11 throughout.

3. The swim race is scheduled to start at 1500. The swim will start at the hovercraft terminal, Clarence Pier. The swimmers will then proceed in a south east direction along the Southsea Common Promenade, approximately 20m from the foreshore. The swim course is 1.2 mile in length and will finish at South Parade Pier.  

4. All support craft will display the International Code ‘ALPHA’ Flag whilst escorting the swimmers.

5. All mariners are requested to keep a good lookout and pass well clear of the swimmer and the support craft during the event.

6. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 20 September 2016.

Friday 09 Sep 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.