Captain Hutchinson, with Channel Swimmers George and Malek

Captain Hutchinson showing a swim course to the Dover swimmer Rosemary George and Abdul Malek. On Captain Hutchinson’s left is Abdul’s Manager. Captain Hutchinson piloted both swimmers on their successful swims.

Rosemary George, England to France, 21hrs 35 mins 1961 and France to England in 1967, in 17hrs 50mins. She swam in the Billy Butlin races in 1958 and 1959 – she was unsuccessful on both of these attempts.

Abdul Malek, Pakistan, Sept 11th 1966 France to England. Time 13 hours 42 minutes. He had one unsuccessful swim Sept 14th 1963.