Downwinds | Miro’s Cafe Run

Miro’s Cafe Run

A 14 - 17km downwind run depending on the line that's taken from Portobello to Longniddry Bents in Scotland on a westerly wind. A great beginner run as it starts at a relatively sheltered sport providing a 1 - 2km warm up paddle with small bumps which gradually build. Portobello is a coastal suburb of Edinburgh in eastern central Scotland. It lies 5 km east of the city centre, facing the Firth of Forth, between the suburbs of Joppa and Craigentinny. Although historically it was a town in its own right, it is officially a residential suburb of Edinburgh. The promenade fronts onto a wide sandy beach.


  • Portobello Beach, Portobello, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Distance in KM
    14
    Estimated Time to complete
    1 Hr 45 mins
  • Wind Direction
    West
    SW
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  • Start from Portobello Beach





    This downwind is a favourite with the local surfski paddlers and here are a number of YouTube videos from Lizelle Kemp and Alan Hunter doing this downwind on surfskis.


















    Finish is at Longniddry Bents 3



    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 North Berwick Lifeboat Station



    Use RYA Safetrx app for those big days -



    This is a shoutout of a rescue in this area and video showing the reality and as mentioned in the article having the right safety equipment makes a huge difference to the outcome.


    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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