Downwinds | Littlehampton to Pagham Downwind

Littlehampton to Pagham Downwind

A 15 km downwind from Littlehampton to Pagham on an easterly wind in the English Channel. Littlehampton is a town, seaside resort and pleasure harbour, and the most populous civil parish in the Arun District of West Sussex, England. It lies on the English Channel on the eastern bank of the mouth of the River Arun. It is 83 km south-west of London.


  • Littlehampton, Arun, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

    Distance in KM
    15
    Estimated Time to complete
    1 Hr 40 Mins
  • Wind Direction
    East
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  • Launch from the ramp in front of the RNLI into the river Arun so make sure you've got your safety gear 😃





    Heading out the harbour can be tricky as there can be crazy rebound at the mouth of the River Arun into the sea. This YouTube video from with a group of surfskiers gives a very good idea of these tricky conditions leaving the harbour and followed by the downwind itself.





    Finish is on Pagham Beach at Pagham before the groynes. 

    Why not replenish in an English way by having fish and chips and pint at Pagham Beach Fish & Chips followed by a Mr Whippy!



    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 station is at the start Littlehampton Lifeboat Station


    Use RYA Safetrx app for those big days -

    Things to watch out for
    The rebound and river Arun mouth into the sea conditions are tricky!


    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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