Week of Aug 24th
Monday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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24 August 2026
Our regular refreshing start to the week - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Monday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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24 August 2026
VERY SUBJECT TO SEA STATE WHEN DARK OVER WINTER MONTHS - Monday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade. Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Wednesday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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26 August 2026
A mid-week splash that might last you till the weekend! Meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions
Thursday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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27 August 2026
Thursday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade (what3words glitz.rhino.reporter.) Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Friday Morning Subscriber Swim - Colwell Bay
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28 August 2026
Colwell Bay on Friday Morning is a bit like going on holiday particularly if you drive along the spectacular Military Road. We meet at the slipway, by the Captain's Cabin (what3words What3Words advising.farmed.heaven.) Parking varies with time of year so please be careful. Very busy in the summer you may have to park on the green and walk down (what3words guitars.satellite.curable.)
Saturday Morning Subscriber Swim / Sea Cafe - Yaverland
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29 August 2026
The most popular of our dips - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions. You can also book via NOWCA (www.nowca.org)
Events in August 2026
Monday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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27 July 2026
Our regular refreshing start to the week - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Monday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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27 July 2026
VERY SUBJECT TO SEA STATE WHEN DARK OVER WINTER MONTHS - Monday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade. Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Wednesday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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29 July 2026
A mid-week splash that might last you till the weekend! Meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions
Thursday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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30 July 2026
Thursday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade (what3words glitz.rhino.reporter.) Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Friday Morning Subscriber Swim - Colwell Bay
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31 July 2026
Colwell Bay on Friday Morning is a bit like going on holiday particularly if you drive along the spectacular Military Road. We meet at the slipway, by the Captain's Cabin (what3words What3Words advising.farmed.heaven.) Parking varies with time of year so please be careful. Very busy in the summer you may have to park on the green and walk down (what3words guitars.satellite.curable.)
Saturday Morning Subscriber Swim / Sea Cafe - Yaverland
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1 August 2026
The most popular of our dips - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions. You can also book via NOWCA (www.nowca.org)
Monday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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3 August 2026
Our regular refreshing start to the week - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Monday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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3 August 2026
VERY SUBJECT TO SEA STATE WHEN DARK OVER WINTER MONTHS - Monday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade. Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Wednesday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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5 August 2026
A mid-week splash that might last you till the weekend! Meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions
Thursday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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6 August 2026
Thursday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade (what3words glitz.rhino.reporter.) Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Friday Morning Subscriber Swim - Colwell Bay
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7 August 2026
Colwell Bay on Friday Morning is a bit like going on holiday particularly if you drive along the spectacular Military Road. We meet at the slipway, by the Captain's Cabin (what3words What3Words advising.farmed.heaven.) Parking varies with time of year so please be careful. Very busy in the summer you may have to park on the green and walk down (what3words guitars.satellite.curable.)
Saturday Morning Subscriber Swim / Sea Cafe - Yaverland
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8 August 2026
The most popular of our dips - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions. You can also book via NOWCA (www.nowca.org)
Monday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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10 August 2026
Our regular refreshing start to the week - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Monday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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10 August 2026
VERY SUBJECT TO SEA STATE WHEN DARK OVER WINTER MONTHS - Monday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade. Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Wednesday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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12 August 2026
A mid-week splash that might last you till the weekend! Meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions
Thursday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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13 August 2026
Thursday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade (what3words glitz.rhino.reporter.) Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Friday Morning Subscriber Swim - Colwell Bay
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14 August 2026
Colwell Bay on Friday Morning is a bit like going on holiday particularly if you drive along the spectacular Military Road. We meet at the slipway, by the Captain's Cabin (what3words What3Words advising.farmed.heaven.) Parking varies with time of year so please be careful. Very busy in the summer you may have to park on the green and walk down (what3words guitars.satellite.curable.)
Saturday Morning Subscriber Swim / Sea Cafe - Yaverland
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15 August 2026
The most popular of our dips - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions. You can also book via NOWCA (www.nowca.org)
Monday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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17 August 2026
Our regular refreshing start to the week - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Monday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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17 August 2026
VERY SUBJECT TO SEA STATE WHEN DARK OVER WINTER MONTHS - Monday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade. Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Wednesday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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19 August 2026
A mid-week splash that might last you till the weekend! Meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions
Thursday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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20 August 2026
Thursday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade (what3words glitz.rhino.reporter.) Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Friday Morning Subscriber Swim - Colwell Bay
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21 August 2026
Colwell Bay on Friday Morning is a bit like going on holiday particularly if you drive along the spectacular Military Road. We meet at the slipway, by the Captain's Cabin (what3words What3Words advising.farmed.heaven.) Parking varies with time of year so please be careful. Very busy in the summer you may have to park on the green and walk down (what3words guitars.satellite.curable.)
Saturday Morning Subscriber Swim / Sea Cafe - Yaverland
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22 August 2026
The most popular of our dips - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions. You can also book via NOWCA (www.nowca.org)
Monday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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24 August 2026
Our regular refreshing start to the week - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Monday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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24 August 2026
VERY SUBJECT TO SEA STATE WHEN DARK OVER WINTER MONTHS - Monday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade. Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Wednesday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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26 August 2026
A mid-week splash that might last you till the weekend! Meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions
Thursday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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27 August 2026
Thursday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade (what3words glitz.rhino.reporter.) Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Friday Morning Subscriber Swim - Colwell Bay
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28 August 2026
Colwell Bay on Friday Morning is a bit like going on holiday particularly if you drive along the spectacular Military Road. We meet at the slipway, by the Captain's Cabin (what3words What3Words advising.farmed.heaven.) Parking varies with time of year so please be careful. Very busy in the summer you may have to park on the green and walk down (what3words guitars.satellite.curable.)
Saturday Morning Subscriber Swim / Sea Cafe - Yaverland
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29 August 2026
The most popular of our dips - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions. You can also book via NOWCA (www.nowca.org)
Monday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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31 August 2026
Our regular refreshing start to the week - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Monday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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31 August 2026
VERY SUBJECT TO SEA STATE WHEN DARK OVER WINTER MONTHS - Monday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade. Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Wednesday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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2 September 2026
A mid-week splash that might last you till the weekend! Meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions
Thursday Evening Subscriber Swim - Sandown
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3 September 2026
Thursday evening swim at 18:15 (6.15pm) to allow a little extra time for those who work to arrive. We meet at the beach by The Sundial Cafe / iSurf at the northern end of The Esplanade (what3words glitz.rhino.reporter.) Paid parking along the sea front or free in the high street (1 hour limit then free after 6pm.) We change at the beach, there is no shelter. We take our own hot drinks / flasks as generally the cafes have closed by the time we are there. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions.
Friday Morning Subscriber Swim - Colwell Bay
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4 September 2026
Colwell Bay on Friday Morning is a bit like going on holiday particularly if you drive along the spectacular Military Road. We meet at the slipway, by the Captain's Cabin (what3words What3Words advising.farmed.heaven.) Parking varies with time of year so please be careful. Very busy in the summer you may have to park on the green and walk down (what3words guitars.satellite.curable.)
Saturday Morning Subscriber Swim / Sea Cafe - Yaverland
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5 September 2026
The most popular of our dips - meet at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (WHAS) Car Park and swim at Yaverland (weather and sea state permitting.) Please pay for parking, it is monitored. Exact swim location can change, there may be a short walk and possibly some high steps. We generally change at the beach, dip, then go to the cafe for a hot drink and a chat, so allow a couple of hours parking if you would like to join us, post dip. Webcam available at https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/sandown/ to view the conditions. You can also book via NOWCA (www.nowca.org)