Downwinds | Portland-Burton Run

Portland-Burton Run

A 33 Km downwind on an easterly wind from Portland Bill to Burton Bradstock along the Jurassic coast in the UK. The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site on the English Channel coast of southern England. It stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset, a distance of about 154 km, and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in mid-December 2001. The site spans 185 million years of geological history, coastal erosion having exposed an almost continuous sequence of rock formation covering the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. At different times, this area has been desert, shallow tropical sea and marsh, and the fossilised remains of the various creatures that lived here have been preserved in the rocks.


  • Quiddles, Promenade, Portland, Fortuneswell, Dorset, England, DT5 1LN, United Kingdom

    Distance in KM
    33
    Estimated Time to complete
    3 Hs 20 mins
  • Wind Direction
    East
    SSE
    Best months
  • Average Rating
    4.0

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    2
  • Created
    about 4 years ago
    Last updated
    about 4 years ago
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  • Before setting off enjoy a breakfast or coffee at Quiddles Cafe and admire the view and route you're about to embark on.



    Launch from the chesil beach in front of the pub - The Cove House Inn





    To get the best line paddle up to Portland Bill until you can see the light house and then turn to catch the runs!
    This is a Relive video showing the route of this downwind followed by a YouTube video from  Louis again of part of this downwind on a surfski.









    Look out for the Abbotsbury abbey on the hill which will indicate a little past the halfway mark of this downwind.

    Finish on Hive Beach at Burton Bradstock





    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 Lyme Regis Lifeboat Station



    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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    louis

    great!
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