SOUTHSEA PIER TO PIER SWIM RACE 10 SEPTEMBER 2017

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 54/17

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 10 September 2017.

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

3. The swim race is scheduled to start at 1630. 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 swimmers and the support craft during the event. 

6. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 12 September 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.