[Chris]

Hello all, skippering for the first time with a first timer solo swimmer for P2P. A tiny bit confused about the starting line. Is it true all paddlers for the 19.7km (and duo/teams) start on the southern side of the start channel? Bit different than Channel swim where they can go northern side as well.
If this is the case, I would assume most swimmers will swim closer to the south line.
Can paddlers cross at the 500m south bouy to the 500m north bouy and wait there for swimmer? The support boat will be in the north holding bay.