3.8K, 2K

Seahorse Swim

June 29, 2025
from 10:30 am

Which race? See below..

Overview

The Seahorse Swim is held at Knoll Beach in Studland Bay. The event consists of a 2km and 3.8km course around buoys and is open to wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers. The race is timed using ankle worn timing chips and there are prizes in many different categories. The swim is open to swimmers aged 14 on the day of the swim. Swimmers under 18 must be supervised by an adult.

The swim raises money for The Seahorse Trust, The National Trust (we’re on NT land), The Royal Life Saving Society (who provide our safety cover) and East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club. The event is organised and run by volunteers drawn from East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club, their friends, families and other local swim groups. Sportiva Events is helping the event with some marketing & event services.

Kit Requirements
Just a swim suit and goggles. Wet suits are not required.  However for first time open water swimmers wetsuits are recommended. They will keep you warmer and provide buoyancy that will make swimming easier. Short wetsuits or armless wetsuits are also permitted.

 

What you get

  • Professional chip timing
  • Wooden medals for all finishers
  • Silicone swim hats
  • Stunning swim with full safety cover. safety boats and marker buoys
  • Water for all finishers in fully recyclable aluminium cans.

RACE STATS

3800M

SUN 29 JUN
2 lap swim
MIN AGE
14 on day of race
Start Time: 10:30

2000M

SUN 29 JUN
1 lap swim
MIN AGE
14 on day of race
Start Time: 10:30

EVENT INFORMATION

Parking & Accommodation

Parking is free for National Trust members. For everyone else it’s pay & display or pay using an app.

 

Medals

There is an eco-friendly wooden medal for all finishers.

 

 

ROUTE MAPS

DOWNLOADS & LINKS

LOCATION

Knoll Beach, Studland Bay, Swanage, BH19 3AH

Event Gallery

Thank you so much for a fantastic event. It was so well organised and so friendly. Really enjoyed the day. Thank you ?
Natalie Preston on Facebook

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