1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Queen's Harbour Master Portsmouth that a Cross Solent Swim will take place on Thursday 10 September, between Ryde Sands and Gilkicker.
2. Four 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 is a grey and black 9m RHIB, call sign ‘Swim Control / Lightning Rebel’, MMSI 235114063. There is one other support craft ‘Rebel Protector’ a 10m grey RHIB. A listening watch will be maintained on VHF Ch11 and Ch12 throughout.
3. The swim route is from Ryde Sands to Gilkicker, starting at 0730 and completing by approximately 1100.
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 September 2020.
G A F Sherwood
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.
