The Seahorse Swim is held at Knoll Beach in Studland Bay. The event consists of a 2km and 3.8km course around buoys and is open to wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers. The race is timed using ankle worn timing chips and there are prizes in many different categories.

The swim raises money for The Seahorse Trust, The National Trust (we’re on NT land), The Royal Life Saving Society (who provide our safety cover) and East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club. The event is organised and run by volunteers drawn from East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club, their friends, families and other local swim groups.

Kit Requirements
Just a swim suit and goggles. Wet suits are not required.  However for first time open water swimmers wetsuits are recommended. They will keep you warmer and provide buoyancy that will make swimming easier. Short wetsuits or armless wetsuits are also permitted.

WHAT YOU GET

Professional chip timing
Wooden medals for all finishers
Silicone swim hats
Stunning swim with full safety cover. safety boats and marker buoys
Water for all finishers in fully recyclable aluminium cans.

Location

Directions

Just across the chain ferry from Bournemouth. Or if coming from the west drive via Swanage.

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