1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Cross Solent Swim will take place on Saturday 10 August 2019, between Gilkicker and Ryde Sands.
2. Twelve swimmers will be participating in each 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 / Maverick’. There are four other support craft, ‘Onboard Rebel’, ‘Onboard Rogue’, ‘Marlin’, all 7.5m RIBS and ‘RIB Rescue’ a 5m RIB, all fitted with VHF. A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12 throughout.
3. The swim route is from Ryde Sands to Gilkicker, starting at 1130 and completing by approximately 1330.
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 11 August 2019.
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.
