At 05:10 on 1 September 2013, Robert S. K. Fisher left England and successfully swam to France. This was Robert's first crossing of the English Channel.
Robert swam from Dover to France in a time of 14 hours and 23 minutes.
The time will be officially confirmed at a later date by the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation.
Congratulations from all your friends at Serpentine SC.
Robert landed at Cap Gris Nez was guided by 'Optimist' on his way to France. His support crew included fellow Serps SC club members Dani Lobo and James Norton.
Robert's Twitter acount is here
[John Tierney]
