Cross Solent Swim 11 October 2016

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 77/16

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 Tuesday 11 October 2016.

2. Six 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 two support craft – a 6.2m grey RIB call sign ‘Rhythm and Cruise’ and a 4.6m orange RIB call sign ‘Seafarer 1’. A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12 throughout.

3. The route for the swim is from Ryde Sands to Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service, starting at 0920 and completing by approximately 1220.

4. All support 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 13 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.