ILDSA Swim Record

Solo swim by Paul Georgescu (ROM)

Monday 24 July - Tuesday 25 July 2023


Bristol Channel (Glenthorne/Porthcawl) - 1 way.

This route is categorised as a Point A to Point B swim.

This is the classic Bristol Channel route between Glenthorne, near Lynmouth in Devon, and Porthcawl, South Wales - west of the River Ogmore. The route was pioneered by Kevin Murphy in 1971.

Route distance 27km

Started at Porthcawl (51° 28.122 N, 3° 38.658 W),
finished at Glenthorne (51° 14.034 N, 3° 50.094 W)

Swim time 10:55:36

Observer(s)Clare O'Connor

Pilot(s)Luke Warren, Aston Grindogh

CrewKate Steels, Catherine Downes