I'm new to distance open water swimming and have been trying to figure out what the deal is between the Channel Swimming Association and the Channel Swimmer & Pilot Federation. What gives??
When I booked my crossing attempt (originally 2012, now 2013) I heard positive things about particular pilots of both organizations. I never heard anything bad about a pilot, but I had some uncertainty about a CS&PF pilot. A number of pilots (both organizations) did not reply to my inquiries. I narrowed it to one pilot from each organization. I then pulled out a letter I have from 1983 from the CSA regarding my request to get info on crossing the channel. My choice was clear: CSA.
When I booked my crossing attempt (originally 2012, now 2013) I heard positive things about particular pilots of both organizations. I never heard anything bad about a pilot, but I had some uncertainty about a CS&PF pilot. A number of pilots (both organizations) did not reply to my inquiries. I narrowed it to one pilot from each organization. I then pulled out a letter I have from 1983 from the CSA regarding my request to get info on crossing the channel. My choice was clear: CSA.
