Reg Brickell, Jr.
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Reg Brickell, Jr. from Great Britain was inducted as an Honoree Pilot in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in 2009. He is the son of Reg Brickell, Sr. and brother of Ray Brickell, both also Honoree Pilots in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.
Reg has have served with his brother Ray Brickell as English Channel pilots under the guidance of their father Reg over the course of four decades. Reg started work with his father at the age of 16 in 1967 and his brother also started at the age of 16 years, 3 years later. In 1981, they took over the running of the boat from their father. On average, the brothers take up to 30 swimmers each season across the English Channel, including escorts for several world record swims. Like their father, they remain very involved with the [[Channel Swimming Association]].
English Channel Pilots
Registered Channel Swimming Association escort pilots include the following individuals:
Andy King
Eric Hartley
Fred Mardle
Kevin Sherman
Peter Reed
Ray Cooper
Reg Brickell, Jr.
Stuart Gleeson
