Downwinds | Dungeness Folkestone Downwind

Dungeness Folkestone Downwind

A 25 Km downwind on a south westerly from Dungeness to Folkestone in the English Channel UK. Dungeness is a headland on the coast of Kent, England, formed largely of a shingle beach in the form of a cuspate foreland. It shelters a large area of low-lying land, Romney Marsh. Dungeness spans Dungeness Nuclear Power Station, the hamlet of Dungeness, and an ecological site at the same location. Dungeness's name means "the headland at Denge", referring to nearby Denge Marsh. The marsh is first mentioned in 774 as Dengemersc. Its name may mean "marsh of the pasture district", or else "marsh with manured land", from Old English dyncge mersc.


  • Dungeness, Folkestone and Hythe District, Kent, England, TN29 9ND, United Kingdom

    Distance in KM
    26
    Estimated Time to complete
    2 Hrs 40 mins
  • Wind Direction
    SSW
    SW
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  • Start from Dengemarsh Beach in Dungeness


    At the tip just to the right of the power station (buildings)




    After about 1-2 km you will see the Dungeness nuclear power station on your left



    Keep parallel to the land until it ends left and then pick your line following the runs to Folkestone, this is a YouTube vide from Tom Mason doing this downwind with a friend on surfskis.






    Finish is on Folkestone Beach in Folkestone




    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 at the start Dungeness Lifeboat Station and Littlestone-on-Sea Lifeboat Station further north.


    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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