CROSS SOLENT SWIM 15 July 2017

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 38/17

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Return Cross Solent Swim will take place on Saturday 15 July 2017.

2. A solo swimmer will be taking part in a return crossing from Gilkicker. The swimmer will be accompanied by a kayaker acting as an individual support craft and two support craft. The lead support craft has the call sign ‘Ryde Rescue 1’ and a secondary support craft call sign ‘Lightening Rebel’. A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12 throughout.

3. The swim route commences from Gilkicker to Ryde Sands, then returning to Gilkicker. The swim will start at 0800 and complete approximately 1300.

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 17 July 2017.

 


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.