1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Cross Solent Swim will take place on Saturday 19 August 2017.
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 ‘Swim Control’, ‘RIB Rascal’, ‘RIB Rebel’ and ‘RIB Marlin’. 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 1330 and completing by approximately 1530.
4. In the event of poor weather, the swim will be postponed until Sunday 20 August 2017. 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 22 August 2017.
Monday 14 Aug 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.
