- Sat 7 Jun 2025
750m
16:00
Age 12 & over
£30
- 750 m sea swimming

Event overview
As part of the Dartmouth Triathlon weekend we are offering you a chance to do a 3K, 1500m or 750m swim in the stunning clear water of Blackpool Sands in Devon.
This event is part of Dartmouth Open Water Swim.
Event photos
Event video
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Average fitness
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Swim hat provided
- Wetsuit advised
- Cafe
- Coast
- Free parking
- Rural
- Showers
- Toilets
Event HQ
Blackpool Sands
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 0RG
UK
Free parking
Free parking is included with your entry.
Blackpool Sands is a stunning beach on the Devon Coast just a few miles west of Dartmouth.
Camping
There is the rare opportunity to camp at Blackpool Sands on Saturday Night. You can add camping places to your event booking or book nearer the time.
- First aid
- Marshals
- Out and back
- Way markers
Kit requirements
Swimsuit and goggles. Wetsuits are not mandatory but we do recommend them. You should definitely wear a wetsuit if you don’t regularly swim ‘skins’ in open water. Pull buoys are permitted but are not compulsory.
- Public transport links
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
This event is doing its best to minimise its environmental impact. Here are a few of its initiatives:
Sustainability
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Trees not tees
For all events which include a t-shirt, there is the option to plant a tree instead through a partnership with Treesnottees
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Avoid single-use plastics
New paper cups have been sourced to be fully recycled back into high-grade paper.
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Optional medals
Lots of competitors are not interested in finishers' medals so they are now optional. A £2 charity donation is made for every medal not selected.
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Swim hats on request
Swim hats are provided for open water swimming events as they help the water safety teams keep track of swimmers. However for all pool events, swim hats are now on request to reduce wastage.
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Reuseable zip ties and recycling
Reusable zip ties are used and all rubbish is sorted for recycling after the event.
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Reducing car use
At the Burrator 10K running race those who commit to walking or cycling to the event get £5 discount.
- Cake
- Chip timing
- Medal
- T-shirt
Included
- Finishers medals for all
- Podium medals for winners
- Expert water safety team from Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club
- Event t-shirt (choice of cotton or technical)
- Free silicone swim hats
- Toilets
- Public liability insurance
- Professional chip timing
- Saturday night camping on the beach is available at an extra cost
- Age 12 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
2025 fees to be confirmed.
Entry fees
Entry fee
£30.00
Absolutely glorious - the route was the perfect level between challenging and enjoyable, fantastic organisation and great atmosphere. Super welcoming and friendly, ideal for a first timer. I am sadly moving away from Devon but plan on coming back for this next year! Natasha M
This is the second time I’ve swum the Dartmouth swim. Each time it has been well organised, with great volunteers. The organisers have even arranged for the sun to come out. Will be swimming again next year! Finlay M
My debut swim challenge. It was brilliant. Well set up, good communication leading up to the challenge ( not overloaded with emails), well thought out set up on site. Really easy to join in. I enjoyed it so much, I want to repeat it next yearπ€£π€£ Sarah R
Beautiful location, a fantastic swim in perfect conditions, Thank you. Heather T
I really appreciate how Sportiva hit the mark just right. Brilliantly organised, to time but without making things complicated! Sportiva always feels very inclusive, positive and lots of prizes to celebrate everyone :) We were obviously lucky with the weather, but having the 3k option was brilliant. Camping was so much fun!! And really added to the enjoyment of the event. T-shirts well organised and good quality. Love that they don’t have a date on them so hopefully can be reused again next year to save waste! Thanks so much :) Emma B
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