Does anyone swim? Where? S.Coast

[benjenbav]

Some great pix on this thread (mine excepted!). I'd pretty much fancy a plunge into the briny in the one immediately above.

Anyway, isn't it nice that the forum is talking about where to do enjoyable things rather than quibbling about warranty claims, poor service and the like?

 

[thecommander]

I wouldn't recommend anywhere else due to quality of water within the Solent,

I disagree and each to their own but the water quality is officially rated as excellent or good in most Solent locations.

 

[Firefly625]

I guess it's the poo floating in it that puts me off however great it's rated.

 

[2013PrincessV39]

But don't we all pump out at the marina...?

 

[2013PrincessV39]

Using the official waste disposal facilities....

 

[l'escargot]

I disagree and each to their own but the water quality is officially rated as excellent or good in most Solent locations.

And Alum Bay is downtide of most Solent locations, so can suffer an accumulation of pollution on a bad day, on a falling tide...:nonchalance:

 

[P4Paul]

Take the dinghy up the Hamble to the Curbridge Creek fork (Horse and Jockey) and swim/float back on a falling tide with a line attached to the dinghy.

Stunning surroundings and very relaxing.

 

[KevB]

Personally I think Whitecliff is the best place to swim. Protected bay with clear water and a nice beach.

Forgot to post beach picture before.