Places

Avila Beach Downwind

Avila Beach / Pismo Beach, United States

Start:
Avila Beach west of Avila Pier, California, United States (approximate beach-edge start)

Finish:
Offshore north of Pismo Pier, Pismo Beach, California, United States (approximate water finish)

Distance:
10km

Source wind: NW. Exposed ocean, surf, boat traffic and pier hazards require local assessment. Finish is offshore; arrange a safe landing separately. Approximate route; not for navigation.

Brighton Beach Runbacks

Perth, Australia

Start:
Brighton Beach area, Scarborough, Perth, Western Australia (approximate location)

Finish:
North Beach coast near Sholl Avenue, Perth, Western Australia (approximate location)

Distance:
4km

Source winds: S, SSW. Assess surf, sea-breeze strength, other water users and shore access. The approximate offshore turns do not establish safe launch or landing channels. Not for navigation.

Burrard Inlet

West Vancouver, Canada

Start:
Coast near Hollyburn Sailing Club, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (approximate location)

Finish:
Coast near Caulfeild, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (approximate location)

Distance:
8km

Source wind: E. Check tidal streams, harbour traffic and gusts. Nearby parks and clubs are not confirmed public access points. Approximate track; not for navigation.

Caleta de Fuste to Las Playitas | Fuerteventura East Coast

Antigua / Tuineje, Spain

Start:
Playa del Castillo, Caleta de Fuste, Antigua, Fuerteventura, Spain

Finish:
Las Playitas waterfront, Tuineje, Fuerteventura, Spain

Distance:
26km

Exposed Atlantic water. Check wind, swell, currents, restrictions and landing access at both ends. Coordinates are approximate and not navigation-grade.

California Downwind

Los Angeles, United States

Start:
Cabrillo inner beach, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, United States (approximate sandy beach start)

Finish:
Offshore Junipero Beach, Long Beach, California, United States (approximate water finish)

Distance:
15km

Source winds: SW, WSW. Starts with ~73 m on sand. Major shipping-channel crossings: confirm port permission and traffic rules. Check surf, currents and water quality. Approximate; not for navigation.

Cape Deslacs to Seven Mile Beach | Frederick Henry Bay

Hobart, Australia

Start:
Cape Deslacs coastal area, Clifton Beach, Tasmania, Australia (approximate start)

Finish:
Seven Mile Beach, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (approximate finish)

Distance:
12km

Source wind: S. Exposed Frederick Henry Bay coast; verify shore access, tide, swell, wind, currents, traffic, visibility and local rules. Approximate line; not for navigation.

Carnon to Espiguette | Gulf of Aigues-Mortes

Carnon / Le Grau-du-Roi, France

Start:
Carnon-Plage shoreline, Mauguio, Hérault, France (approximate)

Finish:
Northern Espiguette shore, Le Grau-du-Roi, Gard, France (approximate)

Distance:
10km

Endpoint-only placeholder. The source path runs close to Carnon beach groynes; verify clearance, sea state and access before use. Approximate; not for navigation.

Circolo Ilva - Napoli

Bagnoli, Italy

Start:
Foce emissario in galleria Conca d'Agnano

Finish:
Lido Mappatella, V. Francesco Caracciolo, 80122 Napoli NA

Distance:
13km

Assess headland exposure, swell, harbour traffic and the final beach approach. Conditions vary between Bagnoli, Posillipo and the city waterfront; the saved line is not a safety assessment.

Daniela to Ribeirão | Florianópolis Bays

Florianópolis, Brazil

Start:
Daniela waterfront, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil (approximate start)

Finish:
Ribeirão da Ilha shoreline, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil (approximate finish)

Distance:
32km

Source wind: N. Florianópolis Bay crossing; check tides, currents, shallows, wind, waves, traffic and shore access. Approximate map line; not for navigation.

Durban North

Durban, South Africa

Start:
Durban Undersea Club (DUC) / Vetch's Pier

Finish:
Umhlanga Rocks (Durban View Beach)

Distance:
16 km

SW wind may align with northbound travel. Assess offshore current, swell and shorebreak, especially at the finish. Warm water does not remove the need for suitable equipment and support.