Week of Aug 31st
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.
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.)
Week of Mar 9th
Monday Morning Subscriber Swim - Yaverland
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9 March 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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9 March 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.
Friday Morning Subscriber Swim - Colwell Bay
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13 March 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.)