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Sandbanks Run

A 13km downwind from Sandbanks to Southbourne (UK) with a WSW wind, a cracking downwind!


  • Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, BH13 7RJ, United Kingdom

    Distance in KM
    12
    Estimated Time to complete
    1 Hr 15 mins
  • Wind Direction
    WSW
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  • Put In is at Sandbanks beach, its a long stretch and many places to start but if you want to have the longest run the best place to launch is last beach before Poole Harbour entrance. (top of the image below)
    Sandbanks Beach


    It's just a short paddle out and then left to start catching runs! This is a YouTube vide from Gus England giving you an idea of the runs and this was with a 35 knot wind and 2.5m swell.


    The Finish at Southbourne Beach may require some getting though the surf but again a long stretch of beach.
    Southbourne Beach
    Aim for the Southbourne life saving building as the carpark is above this point or else it will be a long walk.
    Southbourne Surf Lifesaving Club



    Exit points all along the route as beaches stretch all the way along this Bournemouth coast. Most of the beaches also have manned Surf Life saving clubs during the summer only.

    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 Poole Lifeboat Station 



    Use RYA Safetrx app for those big days -
    Poole is the headquarters of the RNLI and they have a Life boat station too so help is at hand if required.


    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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