Channel Swimming - Successful Swim by Douglas Osborne (2008)
Introduction - Successful Channel Swims - Records - Swimmers - Pilots - Statistics - Fatalities - Forum
Time: 16 hours 23 minutes
Date: 8 September 2008
Route: England » France
Date: 8 September 2008
Route: England » France
Organisation: Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation
Observer: Nicola Millichip
Pilot: Lance OramObserver: Nicola Millichip
Escort Boat: Sea Satin
Additional Swim Information:
The second photo shows Douglas's sister-in-law, Frances Spall, whom he swam for. Frances died aged 56 while he was swimming the Channel.
The second photo shows Douglas's sister-in-law, Frances Spall, whom he swam for. Frances died aged 56 while he was swimming the Channel.