Downwinds | Swanage-Boscombe Downwind

Swanage-Boscombe Downwind

A 15 Km downwind on a south south westerly wind from from Swanage beach to Boscombe Beach in Dorset United Kingdom. Swanage is a coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset, England. It is at the eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck and one of its two towns, approximately 10 km south of Poole and 40 km east of Dorchester. Nearby are Ballard Down and Old Harry Rocks, with Studland Bay and Poole Harbour to the north. The town, originally a small port and fishing village, flourished in the Victorian era, when it first became a significant quarrying port and later a seaside resort for the rich of the day. Today the town remains a popular tourist resort, this being the town's primary industry, with many thousands of visitors coming to the town during the peak summer season, drawn by the bay's sandy beaches and other attractions.


  • Swanage Beach, Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

    Distance in KM
    15
    Estimated Time to complete
    1 Hour 20 mins
  • Wind Direction
    SSW
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  • Put in in on the beach in Swanage





    This is a Vimeo video from  Andy blow doing this downwind on a surfski - ' it was SSW and a short while after high tide so running against the current out of Swanage bay and by the cliffs I think….certainly what it felt like and on lower tides I've seen way higher average speeds over there connect.garmin.com/activity/415750093'


    Finish is on Boscombe Beach at Boscombe.


    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 Swanage Lifeboat Station at the start.




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    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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