Archive Updates & News
27 March 2022
After 4 very busy weeks in Dover “High Hopes” headed back into the water after we carried out annual, biennial & triennial preventive planned maintenance along with a fresh coat of paint on the hull and antifoul. Sea trials back to her home berth in Ramsgate went to plan
20 March 2022
Was an amazing night at the CSPF 2020 & 2021 swim season dinner and well done to those who won awards.
A great night was had by all along with catching up with so many of you inspirational swimmers.
Thank you to those who also came along to the CSPF AGM and supported me in becoming the vice-chairman
11 December 2021
Date has now passed
Important – If you are a 2022 swimmer or swim relay team with a slot booked with us on “High Hopes” you must return the contract along with the deposit no later than 30th November 2021.
If no communication then you or your relay team will be removed from the swim list and the swim slot offered to another swimmer or swim relay team and loose any monies paid to date.
15 November 2021
Great swim by Stève Stievenart 
, track, pictures and video clips have been added to the 2021 swim gallery
6 November 2021
In 2022 we have two teams taking part in a relay channel swim, one team with us on “High Hopes” and the other team on board “Optimist” with Paul & Jason. They have produced two ales “High Hops” and “Hoptimist” to raise money for their charity, follow the link for further information – The Light Fund
25 July 2021
The British government has eased the COVID restrictions. We have looked at our risk assessments and procedures related to operations on board “High Hopes” and intend to NOT change how we operate at present.
The risk assessment and procedures will be emailed to you along with the passport information required for the British Border Force approximately one tide before your swim window, if you have any questions please get in touch
17 June 2021
Spaces available for training sessions Training Swims & Assessments Give us a call to discuss dates
14 June 2021
High Hopes has had a busy 3 days, 2 of those days where training swims and then our first channel relay swim of the season, more information in the Photo Gallery / 2021 Channel Swimming tab
18 May 2021
High Hopes just got back from her holiday and now on top line for all who will be taking on the English Channel challenge
18 March 2021
To all 2021 channel swimmers who are booked with us on “High Hopes”, please respond to the CS&PF emails.
I had another email from the CS&PF informing us that over half of our swimmers have not made any contact with the office. office@cspf.co.uk
Without a swim number you WILL NOT be able to swim and your swim window will become void
7 March 2021
The CSPF have update their website with the awards for the 2020 season swimmers, click on this link CSPF Awards 2020
6 March 2021
We would normally be gathering in Dover for the CSPF dinner and awards ceremony, lets hope next year we can celebrate both the 2020 & 2021 swimmers
We also need to take a moment to remember those who sadly lost their lives this day in 1987 on board the “Herald of Free Enterprise”
10 February 2021
To all 2021 channel swimmers who are booked with us on “High Hopes”, please respond to the CS&PF emails.
I had an email from the CS&PF informing us that over half of our swimmers have not made any contact with the office.
office@cspf.co.uk
13 October 2020
“High Hopes” has finished her 2020 channel swim season
The crew of High Hopes would like to congratulate all you swimmers who stood on the beach waiting for the sound of the ships horn ready for the challenge of the English Channel.
26 August 2020
If anyone is interested in tendering for the CS&PF office or Observer liaison role the closing date is the 31st August 2020
Links for both roles:
15 August 2020
A big thumbs up to Kevin murphy, secretary of the CS&PF who within a day after the quarantine news was able to get reassurances from the government that channel swimming can continue
Link below for information
10 August 2020
If anyone is interested in tendering for the CS&PF office or Observer liaison role the closing date is the 31st August 2020
Links for both roles: