1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Return Cross Solent Swim will take place on Saturday 30 September 2017.
2. Twelve swimmers will be taking part in the outbound crossing and ten swimmers will be taking part in the return crossing. Each swimmer will be accompanied by a kayaker acting as an individual support craft. The lead support craft has the call sign ‘Swim Control’. There are four other support craft– ‘RIB Maverick’, ‘RIB Rogue’, ‘RIB Shy Shack’ and ‘King’s Ransom’, all fitted with VHF. A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12 throughout.
3. The outbound swim route is from Gilkicker to Ryde Sands, starting at 1030 and completing by approximately 1215.
4. The return swim route is from Ryde Sands to Gilkicker, starting at 1215 and completing by approximately 1400.
5. In the event of poor weather, the swim will be postponed until Sunday 1 October 2017. The timings will be delayed by one hour.
6. All support craft will display the International Code Flag ‘ALPHA’ while escorting the swimmers.
7. 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.
8. Cancel this Local Notice to Mariners 3 October 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.
