West Bay - Dorset
Blackbuoy Cup Swim - 2013
106th Anniversary (1907)
West Beach
Blackbuoy Cup Swim
8th September at 2:30am
Delapre Race
8th September at 10:00am
Reserve dates if cancelled due to adverse sea conditions:
15th September or 22rd September
Resurrected in 2007 following a dormant period from 1983,
the Blackbuoy Swim dates back to 1907.
The race is approximately 1225 metres (a Bridport Mile), swimming out to a
marker buoy and back, from a standing start on the beach.
Entrants must be competent sea swimmers and should be residents of
Bridport and surrounding areas.
Minimum age - 14 years old.
The Delapre Race is for less experienced swimmers and covers a shorter distance.
Organised by the Bridport based Barracudas Swimming Club, the winners' cups
are provided by the Bridport Swimming Club.
Entry forms are available from Bridport Leisure Centre
and Bridport Tourist Information Centre.