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Channel Swimmers' Self-
Channel Swimming Association and the
Attention all potential English Channel Swimmers. Varne Ridge Holiday Park is rapidly
becoming a base for swimmers from all over the world and provides unique subsidised
self-
It is our goal that Varne Ridge becomes a place of excellence where swimmers can
stay, exchange ideas, learn from each other and, most of all, provide support for
one another during the build-
- 5-
star English Tourist Board accommodation - Located overlooking the Channel, between Folkestone and Dover
- Come and go as you like, in a family atmosphere
- Look after your own particular dietary requirements
- Park owners, Evelyn and David, are friendly and supportive and will ensure your stay
is as stress-
free as possible, leaving you to focus on the task ahead.
We update all our past swimmers of all new swimmers and what has happened, at the end of each Channel season.
By helping swimmers it also helps us, so we always have your best interest in mind. We can provide you with a contact name and telephone number of a a reliable taxi service, who will not overcharge.
We will show you where all the best shops are for provisions, so you can make the most of your money. We know the sacrifices you have had to make to get here and we will be pleased to help.
Evelyn and David keep in close contact with both the Channel Swimming Association's
Secretary, Alison Read, and the Channel Swimming & Piloting Federation's Secretary,
Michael Oram, during your stay at Varne Ridge and liaise closely with your boat captains;
passing messages so that lines of communication can remain open at all times; thus
reducing waiting times and any undue stress during the lead-
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