CROSS SOLENT SWIM - 28 AUGUST 2019

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King's Harbour Master Portsmouth

LNTM No 61/19

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Cross Solent Swim will take place on Wednesday 28 August 2019.

2. Four 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’ / ‘Onboard Rascal’, a 7.5m RIB. There are two other support craft; ‘Blue Rib’ and ‘Macnamara’. A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12 throughout.

3. The swim route is from Ryde Sands to Gilkicker starting at 1000 and completing by approximately 1400.

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 29 August 2019.

 

Friday 23 Aug 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.