CROSS SOLENT SWIM SATURDAY 18 AUGUST 2018

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 64/18

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Cross Solent Swim will take place on Saturday 18th August 2018. 

2. Twelve swimmers will be participating in the crossing. Each swimmer will be accompanied by a kayaker acting as an individual support craft. The lead support vessel (Call Sign - “Swim Control”) a 34ft motorcruiser. There are three other support craft, all 7.5m RIBS; ‘Marlin’, ‘Onboard Rascal’ and ‘Onboard Rebel’.  A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12 throughout.

3. The swim route is from Gilkicker to Ryde sands, starting at 0830 and completing by approximately 1030.

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 20 August 2018.

 


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.