Oddicombe Beach Sea Swimming

Dear swimmers, BCSC has made the decision to cancel this evening's swim, 12 August, for safety reasons.

Open sea swimming events

Registration: from 5:30pm
Safety brief: 6:25pm
Start time: 6:30pm
Fee: £5 cash, payable on the day
Dates: 20 May, 10 June, 8 July, ~~12 August~~, and 9 September
Distance: Choose your distance, 750m or 1500m course
Cut off time: There will be a one hour cut off time for both distances

Wet suits and tow floats are not compulsory. It is recommended to wear wetsuits if the water temperature is less than 14°C, and if you do not regularly swim ‘skins’ in open water, wetsuits do give more buoyancy.

Event will be cancelled if sea conditions are not favourable (Easterly winds are not suitable).

Facilities

Water safety team will be provided by Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club.

Parking is very limited so best to park at the top and walk down or at least car share.

There is ample free parking at the top of the hill or there is pay and display car park at the model village.

There will be undercover changing and bag area available.

Public toilets will be open for 30p (card only payments).

Three Degrees West take away kiosk will be open for hot refreshments.

Open sea swimming events results

For the 2026 open sea swimming series, see our swim results page.

Torquay