Salty Sea Dogs Long Swim - July

From G Force Events Salty Sea Dog series

Saturday 7th July 2018 Past event

Bournemouth

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Salty Sea Dogs Long Swim on Saturday, July 7, 2018! Organized by G Force Events as part of the popular Salty Sea Dog series, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer for open water swimming enthusiasts. Set against the stunning backdrop of Boscombe beach in Bournemouth, participants can look forward to a challenging swim that is perfect for those seeking to push their limits in a vibrant seaside atmosphere.

This year marks the 5th edition of the Salty Sea Dogs event, featuring a series of three races throughout the summer season. Competitors will swim near the Urban Reef, a lively bar, café, deli, and restaurant known for its delicious, locally sourced food and drink. Join fellow swimmers and spectators for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and the beautiful coastal scenery of Bournemouth! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a splash in the open waters!

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Previous editions

Reviews

4.5

3 reviews

Norman Brown

Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago

I did the Salty Dog swim on the 6th August, very good in all aspects of briefing and organisation. My only gripe is that I found sighting extremely difficult due to the distance between the bouy’s hard to locate.

Cyril Patureau

Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago

The race was very difficult, the weather didn't help at all ! Very challenging conditions, but the organization was spot on with toilets and changing room / showers available onsite, refreshments and cakes at the end were very welcome, and the smiles on the people's face priceless. One thing could have helped with the swim, more buoys to mark the course as from one end I couldn't see at all where the buoys at the other end were.

Laura Parker

Reviewing the 2019 edition · 7 years ago

My first salty sea dog swim. Hello,
This was my first sea swim yesterday and it was a brilliant experience. The organisation was excellent, bullhorn man was funny and easy to understand.
Would I do another event? Yes
Would I recommend Salty Sea Dog swims? Yes
Once I did one lap and relaxed and stopped swallowing sea water I really enjoyed it!
So - thank you for giving me the bug.
😀👍🏻

Organiser's description

Now in its 5th year, this event will be held at Boscombe beach, and is a real must for anyone looking for a slightly more challenging open water swim. This is a series of 3 races over the Summer season. The Salty Sea Dog Swims will take place near the Urban Reef – a funky and informal bar, café, deli and restaurant, serving fresh, seasonal and local food and drink.

Location

The Overstrand, Boscombe, Dorset

The Overstrand, Boscombe, BH5 1BN

G Force Events Salty Sea Dog series

The super successful Saturday morning Salty Sea dog Series is back! Now a series of 4 events over the summer 2025 season. Not only do we have our infamous Salty sea dog Triathlon series with the Super Sprint and Sprint distances.We now have an epic Duathlon series with also Super Sprint & Sprint distances. To add to our Salty sea dog event series, we are now also delighted to have a fast & flat 5km & 10km Run Series !! All these events enjoy the stunning coastline, taking in views around the bay and the Isle of Wight ! It's time to get Salty ! see you on the beach ! Perfect for novices looking for their first multi-sport event and great for all athletes wanting to keep sharp throughout the season. What's included: Great beach location Water safety cover Chip timing Water station in transition and on the run course Toilets Finish line refreshments

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