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Folkestone Rescue closed for winter after Channel Tri

Posted on September 13, 2020 in Events, Updates • Add Comment

The Channel Tri took place this morning, an event also marking the end of our 2020 Season.

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Third Channel Triathlon to be held on 13th September

Posted on September 10, 2020 in Events • Add Comment

The third annual Channel Triathlon will be held on September 13th 2020.

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Air ambulance called for triathlon cyclist injured at harbour

Posted on September 8, 2019 in Incidents • 1 Comment

While providing safety for the Channel Tri, we received a call that one of the cycling participants had been seriously injured in a collision.

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Channel Tri – Sunday 8th September 2019

Posted on September 5, 2019 in Events • Add Comment

Channel Tri returns to Folkestone on Sunday 8th September 2019.

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    • Weather warning issued for 18th & 19th Feb due to Storm Eunice February 17, 2022
    • Fourth Channel Triathlon to be held on 5th September 2021 August 11, 2021
    • The Folkestone Air Display returns for 2021 August 2, 2021
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