Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation

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Swimmer in the English Channel swimming under the Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation

noun - The Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation (CS&PF) is a channel swimming governing body that governs English Channel swimming in cooperation with English and French authorities and sanctions its escort pilots, observers and open water swimmers.

Honours

The Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation was recognized as an Honour Organisation by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in its Class of 2013 for its outstanding contributions to the sport of marathon swimming. It will be recognized formally in Cork, Ireland on 11-13 October 2013 at the annual International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.

The Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation gives out the following annual awards for those who successfully swim across the English Channel:

Eurotunnel Trophy for the fastest CS&PF swim of the year
Gertrude Ederle Award for the most meritorious CS&PF swim of the year by a woman
Des Renford Award for the most meritorious CS&PF swim of the year by a man
Peter Adams Award for the CS&PF successful endurance swim of the year
Frank Richards Endurance Award for the CS&PF endurance swim of the year
Audrey Scott Award for the youngest successful CS&PF swimmer of the year
Ray Scott Award for the oldest successful CS&PF swimmer of the year
Alison Streeter MBE Award for the fastest CS&PF 2-way swim of the year
Barrie Darling Award for the CS&PF pilot/crew member of the year
Dover Straits Award for the fastest CS&PF relay crossing of the year
Longest Standard Relay Crossing Award for the longest CS&PF standard relay swim of the year
Observers Award for the CS&PF observer of the year
Most Meritorious Special Category Relay for the most meritorious CS&PF special category swim of the year
CS&PF "Special Thanks" Award for the supporters/volunteers contribution to the Federation
Seafarers Award for the fastest British swimmer of the year
JLDSC "For Special Recognition" Award and Cup for the most successful CS&PF swim completed under exceptional circumstances
Leo Cox Award for the fastest CS&PF Junior relay swim of the year