Weather threatens to destroy Bird's 'thank you' bid

POOR weather and unsettled seas are threatening to destroy a year’s worth of training and a long-held Channel swim ambition for a Jersey sportsman.

Cédric Bird hoped to complete the challenge last month but was hampered by heavy winds and stormy seas in Dover. Consequently he was put on a stand-by list for the next possible neap tide – this Saturday – although he said the forecast predicted that his efforts may again be a wash-out.

If he does not get to make the trip this weekend, Bird will have to wait until the end of September for his final, chance.

Pictured: Cédric Bird with his daughter Hannah before a training session at Archirondel