English Channel swim by Douglas Osborne
Swam the Channel in 16 hours and 23 minutes
Joint 2,236th fastest time out of 2,666 solo swims (equal with 5 others)
Date: 8 September 2008
Country: UK
Age: 42
Category: Solo Swim
Route: England > France
Country: UK
Age: 42
Category: Solo Swim
Route: England > France
Organisation: Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation
Pilot: Lance Oram
Observer: Nicola Millichip
Escort Boat: Sea Satin
Pilot: Lance Oram
Observer: 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.
Click here for more information about Douglas Osborne...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.