Page revised 10 January 2026
When replying please include the following information or we will move onto the next request
- Solo or Relay
- Skin or Wetsuit
- Swim tide window
- Where you will be travelling from (Country). The weather can be very unpredictable so you should aim to be ready to swim one week before and after to give you the maximum chance of a great day
- Swim speed in km/h
| Swim Dates | Slot No. | Tide |
|---|---|---|
| 30 May – 03 June | One | Neap |
| 30 May – 03 June | Two | Neap |
| 04 – 10 June | One | Spring |
| 04 – 10 June | Two | Spring |
| 11 – 21 June | One | Neap |
| 11 – 21 June | Two | Neap |
| 17 – 24 September | One | Spring |
| 17 – 24 Septembe | Two | Spring |
| 25 – 30 September | One | Neap |
| 25 – 30 September | Two | Neap |
Booking information
We only take two bookings per swim tide
- 2 solo swims – neap tide
- 2 relay or solo swims – spring tide
You should aim to swim at a minimum 3 km/h
We strongly recommend that international swimmers be in the UK five days before and after the swim window and UK based swimmers be flexible for the entire season, this gives the best chances of swimming if the weather is against us
Please be advised that charity relay swims are subject to a maximum of three swim slots per charity organization.
When and What happens now
| Costings | TBC here – 30 November 2026 |
| Contract sent out | 10 January 2027 |
| Booking fee | No later than 31 January 2027 |
| Contract return | No later than 31 January 2027 |
| Deposit | No later than 30 November 2027 |
| Remaining balance | Up to and including day of swim (cleared funds in account or GBP cash on day of swim) |
The cost for solo / relay, 2-way swims are double all above pay structure
If requesting a booking of a 2-way swim, evidence must be provided of a 1-way successful channel swim first