The Bantham Swoosh
From Outdoor Swimming Society
- Date Sat 16th July 2022
- Location Bantham Beach, Devon
Event summary
The Bantham Swoosh, organised by the Outdoor Swimming Society, is set to take place on Saturday 16th July 2022 in Kingsbridge, Devon. This world-class event features a 6km estuary swim down the River Avon, offering swimmers a unique and exhilarating experience. The estuary's shallow and sandy bottom ensures clear water and stunning views of the sandy bed throughout the swim. Participants will be thrilled by the "swoosh" as the ebbing tide propels them through a narrow section of the river at speeds of up to 8 knots. With options for fast swimmers, leisurely swimmers, skins swimmers, wetsuit swimmers, disabled swimmers, and even a MiniSwoosh for children, this event promises to be exciting, invigorating, and fun for all who take part.
The Bantham Swoosh
Sat 16th July 2022
Organiser's Description
The Swoosh is a world class 6km estuary swim down the River Avon in Devon. Among the things that make it special is the fact the estuary we swim in is both shallow and sandy bottomed – so water is clear rather than muddy, and swimmers have a view of the sandy bed most of the way.
The swim culminates in a “swoosh” as the ebbing tide is funnelled through a narrow section of river, speeding you along over the riverbed at up to four times your usual swimming speed. It can run at 8 knots.
An exciting, invigorating, beautiful and fun swim, which is open to all – fast swimmers, leisurely swimmers, skins swimmers, wetsuit swimmers, disabled swimmers, and swimmers of all ages (with a MiniSwoosh for children).
The swim culminates in a “swoosh” as the ebbing tide is funnelled through a narrow section of river, speeding you along over the riverbed at up to four times your usual swimming speed. It can run at 8 knots.
An exciting, invigorating, beautiful and fun swim, which is open to all – fast swimmers, leisurely swimmers, skins swimmers, wetsuit swimmers, disabled swimmers, and swimmers of all ages (with a MiniSwoosh for children).
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