Pier2Pier Sea Swim - Isle of Wight
From Isle of Wight Marlins Swim Club
- Date Sat 1st August 2020
- Location Sandown, Isle of Wight
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Pier2Pier Sea Swim, hosted by the Isle of Wight Marlins Swim Club, on Saturday, August 1st, 2020! This iconic event, now celebrating its 68th year, invites swimmers to dive into the stunning waters off Sandown, Isle of Wight. Participants will take on a thrilling 1.8-mile open water swim, starting adjacent to the picturesque Sandown Pier and finishing on the sandy shores near the Shanklin Rowing Club.
Swimmers will be treated to breathtaking views along the way, as the route winds through the beautiful Sandown to Shanklin Bay, flanked by striking sandstone cliffs and pristine beaches. The Esplanade walk, which runs parallel to the swim course, offers a perfect spot for family and friends to cheer on participants and enjoy delightful cafés for a post-swim meal. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved local tradition while enjoying the natural beauty of the Isle of Wight!
Swimmers will be treated to breathtaking views along the way, as the route winds through the beautiful Sandown to Shanklin Bay, flanked by striking sandstone cliffs and pristine beaches. The Esplanade walk, which runs parallel to the swim course, offers a perfect spot for family and friends to cheer on participants and enjoy delightful cafés for a post-swim meal. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a beloved local tradition while enjoying the natural beauty of the Isle of Wight!
Organiser's Description
Now in its 68th year, this 1.8 mile open water swim starts adjacent to Sandown Pier, and follows the Sandown to Shanklin Bay stretch of stunning coastline, which is lined by dramatic sandstone cliffs. The race ends on the beach outside the Shanklin Rowing Club, by the site of the old Shanklin Pier that was destroyed in the gales of 1987.
The route takes in beautiful sandy beaches, and the Esplanade walk that tracks the swim route has many lovely cafés - perfect for family and friends who come along to watch, and for a post-swim lunch!
The route takes in beautiful sandy beaches, and the Esplanade walk that tracks the swim route has many lovely cafés - perfect for family and friends who come along to watch, and for a post-swim lunch!
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