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The Pirates of Penzance Downwind

A 23km downwind across Penzance Bay in Cornwall UK from Lamorna Cove Beach to Mullion Cove on a WNW, Westerly. Lamorna (Cornish: Nansmornow) is a village, valley and cove in west Cornwall, England, UK. It is on the Penwith peninsula approximately 6 km south of Penzance. Lamorna has been immortalised in the song "Way Down to Lamorna", about a wayward husband receiving his comeuppance from his wife. The song is beloved of many Cornish singers.


  • Lamorna Cove Beach, Lamorna Cove, Lamorna, Penzance TR19 6XJ

    Distance in KM
    23
    Estimated Time to complete
    2 Hrs 40 mins
  • Wind Direction
    West
    WNW
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  • Launch is from Lamorna Cove Beach and its a WNW heading straight across the bay.



    This is a YouTube video from Tom Mason doing this downwind on a surfski with some friends introduced at the start of the video.



    Finish is the calm of the tiny harbour at Mullion Cove


    This is National Trust and area details can be found HERE




    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 Penlee 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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