He is also co-owner of The King’s Swimmers Ltd. Mike Read MBE has 33 crossings, while the current ‘Queen of the Channel’ is Alison Streeter MBE with 43 crossings. 1 / 1. In terms of swimming, do you feel like a star? I do, therefore, feel justified in calling my swim training company ‘The King’s Swimmers’. It is cold – but not too cold. News Toobs wonder dog 'swims' English Channel Falmouth. He is currently Hon Sec of the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation (CS&PF) and a member of the selection panel for the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Club Records; Documents; Photos; Lost property; Personalised Kit; Photos. At 14, I took part in the BLDSA Bala junior three mile championship and came second. It’s difficult because of the tides which are strong and sometimes unpredictable but a good pilot helps. That is just a phrase for the ego. You don’t take money with you and swimming long distances has been my life. Perrett, Danielle. Your background? It’s funny because I had no intention of challenging for the most number of crossings but I found that after all my attempts on a three way, I’d built up so many crossings that I was within striking distance of the record. Planning. 43 successful solo crossings. Unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 16; Possession of indecent images; 15 mths. Others who are slower might suddenly do a fast time. 300a Hay Street, Subiaco, WA 6008 The swimming has become part of what I am. My fastest was, oddly enough, the first leg of my last two way – 11 and three-quarter hours. The oldest Channel crossing at the moment is by 73-year-old Otto Thaning and I intend to take that record. Full list of successful Channel swims, records, statistics and swimmer information; … The current world record for a non-wetsuit solo effort currently stands at 73 hours and 39 minutes. Club Records; Documents; Photos; Lost property; Personalised Kit; Photos. Planning. B. Johnson (England) 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 2011; 2010; 2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005; 2003; 2002; Mon 14/Sep/2020 - Victoria Roughley Channel Relay Swim; Mon 02/Mar/2020 - Kent Parade 1; Mon 02/Mar/2020 - Kent Parade 2; Mon 02/Mar/2020 - Water Polo; Fri 07/Feb/2020 - Presentation … The South32 Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water long distance swim starting from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island based in Perth, Western Australia. In the meantime, a great deal of my energy is going on training others. At that stage there was still an amateur/professional divide so I was the first amateur to do a two way Channel swim. There are jellyfish – but none with a fatal sting. Age: 37 . I’ve also got lots of other swims I want to do and maybe this is where I’ve been slightly different from Alison Streeter and Mike Read in that I’ve done a lot of other swims all over the world. I had to abort because I’d been in so long the weather had changed for the worse and the boat crew told me if I didn’t come out they would never be able to get me out. Timings and exact distances are estimated and are governed by the weather, tides and currents. Speed/Time Records ; Male; Female; Fastest solo swim view record history; Fastest male solo swim: Trent Grimsey. J. And a heart bypass operation? My first escapade in the Channel was in a relay in 1965 which set what was then a speed record – with The Phoenicians SC. I like to think that I showed the way because when I first came along and talked about it, the reaction was to laugh. Often I hated it. As a result, I now have a metal replacement shoulder joint. What about the factors that make it so hard? Swim Routes; Boats & Pilots; Paddlers; Conditions ...the total number of successful CSA swims. LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – U.S. endurance swimmer Sarah Thomas has become the first person to swim across the English Channel four times … Santa Barbara Channel swimming records. Records & Firsts 1872 First attempt to swim the Channel. 63.0% of swimmers have been male. There have been times when I have been in the water looking down on the deck of the boat with one breath, and then for the next breath, I have been looking up at the bottom of it. It was Jon Eriksson who actually succeeded with the first three way. It is a long way – but not too far. There’s a certain irony because on my last swim in 2006, my 34th crossing, I did 15 hours 14 minutes. It has given me self-confidence and a lifetime of adventure. That two way of 32 hours was my fastest and the two ways are the peak of what I have done in the Channel but the Channel is not the hardest swim I have done. And it just didn’t happen. Age: 38. Swimming Instructor. The fastest swim of the English Channel, and the fastest swim of the England-France route, is 6 hr 57 min 50 sec by Petar Stoychev (Bulgaria) who crossed from Shakespeare Beach, England to Cap Gris Nez, France on 24 August 2007. Getset4Success. As a child I was a very mediocre sprint swimmer – always second, third, fourth or fifth at Kingsbury swimming club in north-west London. See photos images. But you still went up to swim at Windermere the following Saturday? Only 34 individuals have ever completed the entire challenge solo, while only four individuals have completed it on their own without wearing a wetsuit for the Channel swim – an exclusive group Chris aims to join. Documented Kaiwi Channel swims, 1961-2019. My times for a one way range between 11 and three-quarter hours and 22 hours. It is a supreme test, both mentally and physically. How long can you go on? From then on, the human competitive instinct took over and having found that I could be good at swimming distances, I wanted to be the best at it. Skip to next photo. Sarah Thomas, a breast cancer survivor, has broken a world-record by swimming the English Channel four times non-stop, in just over 54 hours. I took part in the half mile Bedford river race when I was 12 and I suppose got hooked from there. By then, I had swum Windermere when I was 15 and Loch Lomond in 1967. I like to think that I proved that it was possible. Then at 11, when we were doing two length races, my contemporaries would beat me but I would win over three or four lengths. I am 69 now. Follow the live positions of our vessels. I had something to prove to myself. Indecent assault; 4 yrs, 9 months. There is a King of the Channel trophy but that name has been copyrighted by the Channel Swimming Association Ltd so it can’t be awarded to me as the holder of the male record for the most number of crossings because two of my crossings were authenticated by the Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation (CS&PF). An “overall” speed record is the fastest person to swim across a channel, or around an island, in either direction. Kevin Murphy is a true swimming great. As a practice, I tried to swim around the Isle of Wight. Learn More Membership. There have been times when I have cracked mentally. Loch Ness was tough because of the temperature. Picard, Andrew: Online: Possessing indecent images of children; Making … World record: US cancer survivor swims the English Channel four times non-stop Sarah Thomas completed the feat in just over 54 hours. 37.0% of swimmers have been female. Swim … I have friends all over the world because of swimming – people I would never have met by any other means. The 21-mile journey means that Ms McCardel moves to second on the list for the most Channel swims, passing the men’s record of 34 held by British athlete Kevin Murphy. Open Water Swimming Training . But I like to think we are still friendly rivals. 34 successful solo crossings. You’ve spent some money on swimming over the years? But Mike is the current ‘King’ as he holds the trophy? Swim records for swimmers crossing the English Channel and ratified with the … He’s King of the Channel. The South32 Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water long distance swim starting from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island based in Perth, Western Australia. Channel Swims Search all 2560 successful CSA swim results since 1875. 2560 Swims to date ...the total number of successful CSA swims. Includes details on direcction & time. Kevin completed his last (34th) Channel swim on 21 July 2006 in 15hrs 14mins to give him the record of most crossings by a male. My worst…. I didn’t quite manage it that time but I got a long way round. Petar Stoychev, a Bulgarian, holds the record for the fastest unassisted swim of the English Channel. There have been a total of 4,133 Channel swims, with 1,881 swimmers completing 2,428 solo swims. Perry, Jared . Our teams on average take around 14 hours. 07 Oct 2020 CS&PF Dinner Update. Channel crossing record holder Kevin Murphy on a life in the open water March 31, 2019. The Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation (CS&PF) is the largest and most … Toggle navigation. A woman from the USA has set a new world record by swimming four times non-stop across the English Channel. King of the Channel: Kevin Murphy. Our main duties are to preserve Government records and to set standards in information management and re-use. I always thought I did 15 hours 55 minutes for that first swim but the official record says 15 hours 15 minutes. Full list of Channel swim results, records and swimmer information Newsreel film of Philip Mickman's swim in a BBC Archive tweet This page was last edited on 4 December 2020, at 21:35 Awards; Presentations; Trophy Cabinet; Membership; Registration; Contact; Swim the English Channel Formed in 1927, the CSA is internationally recognised to authenticate cross-channel swims. In 2009, I was helping another swimmer and went in with him for an hour. The fact remains that because of Matthew Webb and almost by historical accident, the Channel is the Everest of endurance swims by which long distance swimmers measure themselves. He is one of Britain’s inductees into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, has completed 34 crossings of the English channel, more than any other man, and has a multitude of other marathon swims to his name. Show caption 1 / 1. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. The Relay Channel Swim covers 22 miles between the UK and France. View the top six health benefits of swimming in the great outdoors... 30 miles along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Chicago, 48 miles the length of Lake Balaton (Hungary). My time of 11 hours and 21 minutes was eventually beaten by Alison Streeter in the 1980s but it stood as a male record for 43 years. Combine the speed and the endurance and a four way is possible. Marathon swimmers from all over the world judge themselves by the Channel which is a bit odd really because it is not a straight piece of water and there’s an awful lot of luck involved. Speed Records Overall. Channel crossing record holder Kevin Murphy on a life in the open water March 31, 2019. I promised Des that I would take it. In 1970, I became the first Briton to do a two-way Channel swim. Mile for mile it was the toughest of the lot both because of the cold seas and because of the jellyfish. CS&PF NEWS. I have a theory that it is a supreme test – but not beyond the abilities of many swimmers. That’s how rough it can get. When I was 10, I would be beaten over one length but I could win over two lengths. The kid who’d never won anything was suddenly able to do well at something. He is one of Britain’s inductees into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, has completed 34 crossings of the English channel, more than any other man, and has a multitude of other marathon swims to his name. I’ve always been striving to be the best – and if I fail to be the best, I’ll certainly do the best I can. Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation "Nothing great is easy", Captain Matthew Webb ; Basics; About Us; Swim; Resources; News; Swimmers; History; Contact; Records . 63.0% of swimmers have been male. All Rights Reserved. In 1975, I was the first person to try the three way Channel and I actually did 52 hours non-stop – getting two and a half ways! Get a full list of Solo swimmers of the North Channel by visiting the Infinity Channel Swimming website today! query@rottnestchannelswim.com.au (08) 8119 0919. Approximately 8,215 swimmers have taken part in 1,062 relay swims and 643 special category swims. Why are the coastguards involved in my swim. I set about training for it which included a 48 mile swim, the length of Lake Balaton in Hungary. That’s correct. Time: 14 hrs 18 mins. I’m driven by always wanting to do better – so I then started wondering if anyone could ever do a three way non-stop Channel swim. For a great deal of my working life, I had two jobs to pay for it. Catalina Channel History; Lifetime Membership; Voting Membership; Newsletters; Photo Galleries; Contact; SUCCESSFUL CATALINA CHANNEL SOLO SWIMS. query@rottnestchannelswim.com.au (08) 8119 0919. I’ll be back. My family life suffered. More people have climbed Mount … I haven’t given up. I tried for 15 years to do it but the weather kept changing. Swim Routes; Boats & Pilots; Paddlers; Conditions Queen of the Channel: Alison Streeter. You’ll see in my record of Channel swims that there are long gaps when I’ve been doing other things. 300a Hay Street, Subiaco, WA 6008 6 hours, 55 minutes on 8 September 2012. view record history; Fastest female solo swim… By coincidence, the first time I know of the term King of the Channel being used was back in 1970 to describe me and my first two way Channel swim. As I’ve said, training others through The King’s Swimmers is my main focus but I haven’t given up on personal achievement. The fastest solo swim is 07:17 set in 1994. Jon was the first in 1981, then Philip Rush, Alison Streeter and Chloe McCardel. They were faster than me – and they did it. 1. Santa Barbara Channel swimming records. Having done it one way, I thought I can do this two ways. I have swum for 52 hours. The 21-mile journey means that Ms McCardel moves to second on the list for the most Channel swims, passing the men’s record of 34 held by British athlete Kevin Murphy. Indecent assault ; 7. You have had quite a few serious injuries including a new shoulder joint? I know it’s only as a big fish in a little sea but I have been a big fish in that little sea for nearly 50 years. Adhering to the strict Channel Swimming Association rules, which prohibit any aid to heat retention, such as a wetsuit or neoprene cap, Pugh wore just a standard cap and swim costume, and goggles. What about swimming these days? Get Set for Swimming. By Paul Armstrong. Working 70 hours a week and preparing for three way Channel attempts was not easy. I survived because my heart was strong as a result of swimming. Yes, there are some that I haven’t done – mainly due to force five or six winds. He has completed at least 70 swims of more than 16k during his 40-year career including: Plus he has also had incredibly tough swims in the Irish (North) Channel, Bristol Channel, around the Isle of Wight and across Sydney Harbour. I’ve always believed it was the boat that gave up, not me. At that stage, only two people had ever done a two way Channel swim and neither were Britons so I set about training for it. Privacy | Terms, Formed in 1927, the CSA is internationally. The record was set under the auspices of the Channel Swimming Association. Read more. Mike Read and Des Renford were great rivals and Des once said to me, when Mike took the title off him, “you take it off Mike”. Over the last few years, we have found ourselves on opposite sides of a political argument within Channel swimming. Swim Record: English Channel - Butterfly. It’s a long road back but I have already started training. World Record & 1st Person (Current) Swim … Channel swimmer Nik Haynes and record-breaking marathon swimmer Chloë McCardel both made history in the English Channel last week, setting new individual records. It’s been a friendly rivalry for about 48 years. I don’t drink to excess, I don’t smoke. The same year, I became only the second person to complete the infamous North Channel – and went back to set an inaugural record for the 58 miles around the Isle of Wight in 1971. What are you up to these days? It’s all a bit silly really. Around the Isle of Wight was an awful lot longer but for me my hardest swim of all was the North Channel. Records – Relays; Info. Completed in teams of six, each swimmer will take it in turn to swim the channel for an hour in rotation, until the team reaches France. The Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation (CS&PF) is the largest and most comprehensive governing body for English Channel swimming. Read our step by step guide on how to swim the English Channel with the Channel Swimming Association. The fastest swim of the English Channel, and the fastest swim of the England-France route, is 6 hr 57 min 50 sec by Petar Stoychev (Bulgaria) who crossed from Shakespeare Beach, England to Cap Gris Nez, France on 24 August 2007. 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 2011; 2010; 2009 ; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005; 2003; 2002; Sat 17/Sep/2016 - Paul Norris Trophy Gala; Wed 07/Sep/2016 - Leybourne Aquathlon; Thu 25/Aug/2016 - Chris Leek Channel Swim; Sat 13/Aug/2016 - Bridge Half Iron; Sat 06/Aug/2016 - … On Friday 7 August, Haynes, a secondary school teacher from Devon, became the third person in history to swim the Channel using backstroke, making his way to France in 12 hours, 52 minutes and 41 seconds. Date : 2002. Route Swims First Fastest; Molokai to Oahu: 69: Keo Nakama - 1961: Attila Mányoki - 12:02:00 (2015) Swimmers are from the USA except where noted. In the past we have been friendlier but that’s only because of this political divide – there is still communication between us. Indecent assault; Sexual assault on a child under 13; 17. 'Toobs' the wonder dog enters records books after 'swimming' channel for charity. If we meet, we don’t immediately settle into a raging argument nor do we cut each other dead. Of course I would love the sport to be more well known and for me to have a higher profile but I recognise why it is not. I could swim further but not faster than the other kids. I have wondered over the years and I think somebody will come along and do it. The average age of a solo swimmer is 35 years, 167 days (based on 925 swims, 38% of all solo swims). Kevin has 34 English Channel crossings to his name including three double crossings, and dozens of other significant marathon achievements. Date : 2001. When can I get out?” Most of the time, I was able to beat those demons. I never did a three way simply because I just wasn’t fast enough. That’s one of the things that drove me. Occasionally I couldn’t – but it wasn’t often. Musician. Book your CSA Registered Pilot as early as possible, to get the best tides and optimum window. it all went very wrong. Records are classified along three dimensions: Body of water: ocean, lake, and river. I kept asking myself: “Whose stupid idea was this. Penney, Samuel. National Junior Para Swimming CompetitionSunderland, 14th March 2020Hoddesdon Swimming Club’s junior para swimmers travelled to Sunderland to compete in the National Junior Swimming Competition which was held over the weekend of 14-15th March 2020.Disability Head Coach Janet Warrington said “as the coronavirus was heading towards ‘lock-down’ we were uncertain … British Record (Current) Swim Record: Ladies One Way English Channel Relay. In 1970, he was inducted into the International Marathon swimming Hall of Fame and, in 2009, he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. I completed the BLDSA Windermere championship swim four days later but my system was so depleted that when I was stung by an insect, my arm became infected and I ended up with it in a sling and a drain in my arm. I’m King of the English Channel. There was a little clique of long distance swimmers in Harrow, near where I lived and I fell in with them. How did you get into distance swimming? Distances are measured by the shortest path 1 along a natural route 2. The following year I won it. Find out more about training and the complexities of the English Channel, Channel Swimming Association Ltd © 1927 - 2021. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. The 37-year-old … Approximately 8,215 swimmers have taken part in 1,062 relay swims and 643 special category swims. I also had a heart-bypass operation in 2009 when a couple of arteries ruptured – if it hadn’t been for the shoulder injury that might well have happened in mid-Channel and I would not be here now. Swimming Records and Achievements. It took 22 hours and I ended up walking up what was then Boulogne Hoverport which is about 30 miles from where I should have landed! On August 24 2007 he swam across in 6 hours, 57 minutes and 50 seconds. 1 comment 'Toobs' the wonder dog has swum herself into the record books this Christmas Eve as the first ever dog to swim The English Channel! Kevin Murphy is a true swimming great. The Channel Swimming Association was founded in 1927 and is internationally recognised to observe and authenticate channel swims. The Irish Long Distance Swimming Association also names me as ‘King of the North Channel’ with three crossings. Record-eligible swims must be observed, documented, and conducted according to unassisted rules and standard equipment. Channel swimming records King & Queen of the Channel. All records listed … Toggle navigation. Having done it, I still wasn’t satisfied. Most important, there is nothing in the Channel that is going to bite or eat a swimmer. At least 50 per cent of the success or otherwise was due to willpower. Gertrude Ederle, coated in grease, wades into the water on her way to becoming the first woman to swim the English Channel. Catholic Priest. He is one of Britain’s inductees into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, has completed 34 crossings of the English channel, more than any other man, and has a multitude of other marathon swims to his name. It was said to be impossible. So Mike Read holds the King of the Channel Trophy, although he has done one less swim than I have. swimming pools; Allotments remain open, but you cannot meet with someone outside your household or support bubble there unless another exemption applies. It has been done three way in 29 hours. 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