Congratulations to Stu Bowman, who successfully swam the English Channel solo for the seventh time.
Setting off at 05:29 this morning from Samphire Hoe, and piloted for the seventh time by Paul Foreman, Stu reached Cap Gris Nez France in 12 hours and 54 minutes.
Stu's boat support crew included Danny Mavra, and his Dad Boris, as well as Nick Adams. Sandwiches lovingly prepared by Debs Bowman. Other dryland support from Sami Robertson, Sakura Adams, Laurence Plant and Vanesa Mavra.
Official observer was Tony Ball, with Ben working as a trainee observer.
2024
28 August 2024: 12 hours and 54 minutes
Previous EC solo swims
9 August 2023: 13 hours and 25 minutes
24 August 2022: 16 hours and 10 minutes
20 July 2021: 15 hours and 30 minutes
14 August 2020: 11 hours and 58 minutes
03 August 2018: 17 hours and 28 minutes
05 August 2014: 15 hours and 24 minutes
ZC2 French coastguard
Stu Bowman seven times an English Channel solo swimmer
Danny and Boris Mavra support crew
After the Wild Pool
Route swam by Stu to France with Optimist boat piloted by Paul Foreman
Thanks to Debs, Nick and Boris for updates, photos and support of Stu throughout the day.
(John Tierney)