CROSS SOLENT SWIM 22 SEPTEMBER 2018 (Corrected Version)

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 72/18

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Cross Solent Swim will take place on Saturday 22 September 2018.

2. Twelve swimmers will be taking part. Each swimmer will be accompanied by a kayaker acting as an individual support craft. The lead support craft has the call sign ‘Swim Control’ / ‘Maverick’. There are three other support craft: ‘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 1400 and completing by approximately 1600.

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 24 September 2018.

 

Wednesday 19 Sep 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.