Downwinds | Deal to Ramsgate Downwind

Deal to Ramsgate Downwind

A 13 km downwind on a southerly wind from Deal to Ramsgate in the United Kingdom. Deal is a coastal town in Kent, England, which lies where the North Sea and the English Channel meet, 13 km north-east of Dover and 13 km south of Ramsgate. It is a former fishing, mining and garrison town whose history is closely linked to the anchorage in the Downs.Deal became a 'limb port' of the Cinque Ports in 1278 and grew into the busiest port in England; today it is a seaside resort. The coast of France is approximately 40 km from the town and is visible on clear days. Ramsgate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in east Kent, England. It was one of the great English seaside towns of the 19th century. Ramsgate's main attraction is its coastline, and its main industries are tourism and fishing. The town has one of the largest marinas on the English south coast, and the Port of Ramsgate provided cross-channel ferries for many years.


  • Deal, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom

    Distance in KM
    13
    Estimated Time to complete
    1 Hr 20 min
  • Wind Direction
    South
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  • Launch is from the beach on the right hand side of Downs Sailing Club in Deal



    This is a YouTube video from Tom Mason doing this downwind on a double surfski and on this day wind was 30 km/h southerly.





    Finish is at Western Undercliff Beach in Ramsgate.



    Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) stations are the bases for the RNLI's fleet of search and rescue lifeboats that cover the coastal waters around the entire British Isles, as well as major inland waterways. The service was established in 1824 and is operated largely by volunteers. Its headquarters are at Poole, Dorset and it is a registered charity in both the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

    24-hour search and rescue service operates from 238 lifeboat stations around the UK and Ireland.

    On this downwind the closest station is Walmer Lifeboat Station (close to the start) and Ramsgate Lifeboat Station at the finish.


    Use RYA Safetrx app for those big days -


    Have fun and please stay safe!
    Some Basic Safety Guidelines

    - It is very difficult to spot someone in the water especially in strong wind conditions, so please make sure you can be seen - use bright colour clothing. Wear a brightly coloured PFD Wear a brightly coloured rash vest ( luminous green or orange is best)

    - Use a buddy system - doing a downwind with someone else is always safer than on your own.

    - Have a VHF Radio, mobile/cell phone in a waterproof bag ( test that you can use this in all conditions)

    - Know who to call for help and be sure that your family know who to call. Be sure that someone knows where you are and when you should return. And that they will call for help if this time is exceeded.

    - Other useful tips - Use a leash from the craft to your body. Have a signal flare (hand held are best) or pencil flares. Carry a reflector / mirror. Have a whistle that works when wet. Have your name and landline number on your craft. Leave a card with your name and phone number (mobile/cell and landline) on your vehicle dashboard.



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