She was doing well and had got as far as Le Hocq but the winds were very much stronger than had been predicted, so for safety’s sake we took her out of the water,’ guard boat captain and club official Charlie Gravett said.Today’s planned swim by UK swimmer Lee Wakeham has also been postponed and it is hoped that he and Richards will be able to make the attempt on Sunday if the weather conditions improve sufficiently.WaitingAlso waiting to take part is US swimmer Dave Parcells who may take the opportunity to go tomorrow, as scheduled.’He’s a very strong and experienced swimmer and has done a two-way Channel swim so if anyone can cope with rougher conditions, he can,’ Gravett said.Months of planning go into these events, and the timing has to coincide with favourable tides and weather.’We lose the Spring tides next week so we’re keeping our fingers crossed that the winds drop and sea conditions improve quickly.’
