1.    You have just made the first step towards swimming the Channel by logging onto our website. We hope that any questions or queries you have can be answered here but please don’t hesitate to contact us if required.

2.    Contact us at: swimsecretary@ntlworld.com

3.    Request and send payment for the Information/Registration Pack £39.  This can be paid for using your credit card or by cheque. For relays only one information pack is necessary and it is the responsibility of the team leader to make sure that all members read it.

4.    Join the Association as an Associate Member. Form in the Information Pack.

5.    Book your CSA Registered Pilot as early as possible, preferably in the year preceding your proposed swim date, to get the best tides and optimum window.Note that our pilots are currently taking bookings for 3 years ahead.Expect to pay in the region of £2250. Refer to our website, see Swim Advice/Escort pilots.

6.   Register your swim and pay the Association fees to the Channel Swimming Association Secretary as soon as possible but before the 30th April.Solo swim fees will be approximately £390, this includes administration fee, observer fee and Association membership.All forms in the Information Pack.

7. Try to train in cool/cold water (56-60°F) when ever possible.

8.    Complete your 6 hour swim in cold water, 60°F or less and get it verified if possible. Form in the Information Pack.

9.    Arrange for your medical between January and March in the year you intend to swim. Forms in the Information Pack.

10. Arrange your accommodation. Suggestions in the Information Pack.

11.   Make certain that your swimming costume complies with CSA rules, Swim Advice/Swim Costumes.

12.   Advise the Secretary and the Swimmer Liaison Officer of your arrival and contact numbers.

13.  Remember that there is only one Channel Swimming Association and that we are the only organisation with 80 years of experience of helping Channel swimmers achieve their dreams.

14. All successful swims are recorded in the Association Handbook, price £14.50 delivered to your door.

15.  If you have any questions or concerns we probably have International Representatives in your country or possibly even your area and you are encouraged to make contact with them by email, via the web site.

16.  All successful swimmers are entitled to purchase the Association’s hand inscribed man made vellum. Current cost £60 delivered to your door. See; About CSA / Recognition / Example of certificate.