Welcome to the CS&PF web site

If you are interested in Channel Swimming or long distance open water swimming you are in the right place read on.

We are also here to help if you want to cross the English Channel by "other methods" such as rowing, canoeing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, etc. and need an escort pilot boat and crew to assist you. - See "Escort Boats" & the "General Info" keys in the panel on the left hand side of this page.

The Channel Swimming & Piloting federation is a "Governing Body for English Channel Swimming" recognised by the British and French Authorities and the sporting bodies. We are here to guide you in the right direction for a successful swim or crossing.

If you want any more information please contact Michael or Angela Oram michael.oram@btinternet.com

Click here for Link to Standard information pack letter 
This is the basic information pack  for all new 
enquiries to read through. 
Please read and understand it's contents 
BEFORE applying to swim. 

All CS&PF application forms must be sent to the CS&PF office before the 1st May in the year of your swim.

All medical forms and CS&PF paperwork must be completed by the 31sy May in the year of your swim

If you can not meet these deadlines then you MUST make contact with the office BEFORE the above dates to see if your registration time limits can be extended

6 hour solo qualifying swims & 2 hour qualifying 
relay swims must be confirmed in writing with the 
office no later than 14 days before the beginning of 
the tide you are registered to swim on. 
The 6 hour swim can be completed and any stage 
during the 30 months  before your swim. 
The 2 hour swim can be completed at any during 
time in the 18 months before your swim.


 The team leader is to be responsible for confirming  
with the office all the realy teams 2 hour swim once 
ALL the team members have completed them. 

Click here or "RECORDS" or "swim results" tab for the 
successful CS&PF Swim Results to date