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Dora Downwind

A 8 km downwind from Cascais to Oeiras in Portugal on a westerly wind. Cascais is a town and municipality in the Lisbon District of Portugal, located on the Portuguese Riviera and is an important tourist destination. Its marina hosts events such as the America's Cup. Cascais's history as a popular seaside resort originated in the 1870s, when King Luís I of Portugal and the Portuguese royal family made the seaside town their residence every September, thus also attracting members of the Portuguese nobility, who established a summer community there. Cascais is known for the many members of royalty who have lived there, including King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, when he was the Duke of Windsor, King Juan Carlos I of Spain, and King Umberto II of Italy. Exiled Cuban president Fulgencio Batista was also once a resident of the municipality. The Casino Estoril inspired Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel Casino Royale. The municipality is one of the wealthiest in both Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula.


  • Praia da Ribeira, Cascais, Cascais e Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal

    Distance in KM
    9
    Estimated Time to complete
    50 mins
  • Wind Direction
    West
    WNW
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  • Start is from Praia da Ribeira de Cascais a  beach across from the marina in Cascais.






    These are YouTube videos from BORK You doing this downwind on surfskis.











    Finish on the beach at Oeiras - Praia da Torre








    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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