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Watersports / Shoreham Beach Update from Adur Council
We have received a letter from Adur Council re. the 2021 Safe Swimming zones and permitted activities within those areas plus the restrictions in force inside of the Yellow Marker buoys which means Fuel powered craft must be non planning or below 8kts on the beach side of the marker buoys (wind driven must proceed with care) . These markers run all the way from Southwick to the Ferring boundary. Swimmers need to be aware of where the safe swim zones end.. they only go out as far as the outer swim zone markers and not to the larger outer yellow markers (the 8kt boundary markers). We must all be aware of each other and be courteous when out on the water. Please read and follow the rules and... Have a great summer!
Windsurfing and Kitesurfing is permitted anywhere outside the swim zones. We ask that you do not use any of the swim buoys for maneuvers as this is the boundary fo swimmers and should be avoided to minimise risk.
Lancing Beach has a designated zone specifically for kitesports and is split in sections for beginners and more advanced. More information on this can be found By Clicking Here
Jet skis (PWC) are becoming increasingly popular and with that in mind please ensure buoyancy aids are always worn. These again are prohibited from the swim zone areas. Additionally, we position 8 knot special marker buoys running horizontally from Southwick Basin to our Ferring boundary. Although PWC and vessels are permitted within this area, they must adhere to staying under 8 knots at all times whilst within the area from shoreline to the buoys.
There is a public launch ramp located in Alinora car park (Worthing), although there is no use of vehicles to aid launch and recovery. Alternatively there are specific launch areas in Shoreham which you can find HERE
(Note. Very few allow access or exit from the water at Low Tide).
Worthing Coastal Office is an additional service to the Coastguard. We undertake foreshore mechanised patrols daily East and West and during the summer season, when possible, we will also carry out water based patrols.
We are forecasting another busy summer season for the south coast and hope the above information can be relayed to your customers to ensure safety for all is imperative.
Kind regards,
Adur and Worthing Councils, Town Hall, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1HA