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Swim the English ChannelFormed in 1927, the CSA is internationally
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3236 Swims to date...the total number of successful CSA swims.
More people have climbed Mount Everest. -
2103 Solos. 1133 Relays.The fastest solo swim is 07:17 set in 1994
The fastest female swim is 07:40 set in 1978
Swim the English Channel.
The Channel Swimming Association was founded in 1927 and is internationally recognised to observe and authenticate channel swims.
Your first steps...
Read our step by step guide on how to swim the English Channel with the Channel Swimming Association.
CSA Pilots
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Live Tracking
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Swim Results
Search all 3236 successful CSA swim results since 1875.
Channel Swim Training
Find out more about training and the complexities of the English Channel
- Where can I Train?
- CSA Approved Swim Coaches
- What are neap tides and why are they important?
- Why are the coastguards involved in my swim?
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