Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation "Nothing great is easy", Captain Matthew Webb
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    BECOMING A Channel Swimmer

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    TRAINING

    As Captain Webb said "Nothing great is easy".  The training can be daunting, but there are people to guide and inspire you Discover more

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    BEING A Channel Swimmer

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CS&PF News
  • 24 Jan 2026RSS Feed

    CS&PF Annual Dinner 2026 - One week remaining

    Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation Annual Dinner 2026Saturday 14th March 2026Channel Suite - Leas Cliff Hall - FolkestoneHere we go again……………………� ... Read more

  • 21 Jan 2026

    2026 Notice of CS&PF AGM & Motions

    Notice of CS&PF AGMFor the year ended 31st December 2025To be held atThe Channel Suite, Leas Cliff HallThe Leas, FolkestoneCT20 2DZ1pm on the 14th March 2026Full me ... Read more

  • 21 Jan 2026

    Premium Certificates

    Those who are interested in the premium certificates that are being discussed on social media please email CSPFCommittee@gmail.com A new section will be added to the w ... Read more

  • 01 Jan 2026

    CS&PF Annual Dinner 2026

    Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation Annual Dinner 2026Saturday 14th March 2026Channel Suite - Leas Cliff Hall - Folkestonetickets@cspf.co.ukTickets are now on sale ... Read more

Swim stories

Sandettie Lightship Observations

6am, 23rd January 2026


Water: 48.9 °F (9.4 °C)

Air: 43.5 °F (6.4 °C)

Wind Speed: 25.1 kn (46.5 km/h)

Wind Direction: SE (130°)

Channel Weather 

2025 swim season
Solos: 57
Relays: 54
Swim details

2024 swim season
Solos: 57
Relays: 46
Swim details