Downwinds | Walmer to Ramsgate Downwind

Walmer to Ramsgate Downwind

A 11 Km downwind from Walmer to Ramsgate in the UK with a southerly blowing. Walmer is a town in the district of Dover, Kent, in England. Located on the coast, Julius Caesar reputedly landed on the beach here in 55 BC and 54 BC.


  • Walmer, Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom

    Distance in KM
    11
    Estimated Time to complete
    1 Hr 20 mins
  • Wind Direction
    South
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  • Launch is from Deal Castle Beach to the left of the pier





    Follow the southerly wind runs as you leave the start, here is a YouTube video from Tom Mason doing this downwind on a surfski including how to get Siri to do a call for you while you're catching runs!






    The finish is on Western Undercliff Beach at  Ramsgate.




    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 there are stations at the start (Walmer Lifeboat Station) and finish (Ramsgate Lifeboat Station) 


    Use RYA Safetrx app for those big days - from Tom Mason video you may have heard him saying that Safetrx didn't seem to be working so please note.


    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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