SWIM THE DOOR

WHAT IS DURDLE DOOR?


DURDLE DOOR is a sea arch off the Dorset coast.

Sea arches are formed by the effects of wave action. It is a little known fact that in storms the pressure against a sheer cliff face may be in the region of 30 tons per sq metre. The water initially attacks weakness in the rock which can form caves. If you get two caves on opposite sides of a headland that eventually run into one another, the result will be an arch like Durdle Door (inf. "I Spy Book of the Seashore").

SWIMMING THE DOOR?!


To "Swim the Door" has now been added to Fowlers Modern English Usage and Rogets Thesaurus and this website will explain why.



*PLEASE NOTE.

Like all open water swimming, and life in general, there are HAZARDS and RISKS involved. If you are not an experenced, confident swimmer, use to cold water and sea water conditions in Britain you would be stupid to try to STD however warm, flat and inviting it may look. For more details see bottom of page or STD09

SWIM THE DOOR 2010*


THE ONE WITH NO INCIDENTS.

Due to "popular" demand STD took place again this year. All were pleased that there were no incidents this year. MORE PHOTOS COMING SOON......


CLICK HERE to see details of Swim the Door 2010

SWIM THE DOOR 2009*


THE ONE WITH THE INCIDENT.


CLICK HERE to see details of Swim the Door 2009

SWIM THE DOOR 2008*


ANOTHER ONE.


CLICK HERE to see details of Swim the Door 2008

SWIM THE DOOR 2007*


THE MISTY ONE.


CLICK HERE to see details of Swim the Door 2007

SWIM THE DOOR 2006*


THE NEXT ONE.


CLICK HERE to see details of Swim the Door 2006

SWIM THE DOOR 2005*


THE FIRST BIG ONE

. In 2005 Digger reached a "significant age" so (for no good reason) he thought it would be nice to get 40 friends (most not use to swimming let alone in the sea), to "Swim the Door" as part of his birthday celebrations.


CLICK HERE to see details of Swim the Door 2005

LITTLE DOOR (also known as Bats Hole)

As if Sea-Arch Swimmers (SAS) weren't in esctacy enough over Durdle Door, at the other end of the bay is Little Door (see below). This hasn't been subject to the same attention as its big brother.


Little Door is at the other end of the beach to Durdle Door. It isn't as easy to swim through as DD because its protected by:

STAIR HOLE


Stair Hole is locate a few hundred metres to the west of Lulworth Cove. It is usually very dangerous but on the Sunday of STD06 conditions were ideal for Swim the Stair!!!

STD VETERANS


There is a growing number of Swim the Door veterans and those listed here have over 5 years (successfull) STD to their name. More will be added soon.


CLICK HERE to see the Swim the Door veterans

*IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to provide as accurate information as possible. All statements and opinions are offered in good faith. The author cannot accept any responsibility for errors resulting from data supplied by a third party or the influence of alcohol or even the onset of old age. Therefore the author will not be liable for any loss of life or injury (however hideous) arising from decisions or actions made upon the basis of this document.

NOTE: Seriously now, like all open water swimming and life in general, there are dangers involved in this activity. If you are not an experenced and confident swimmer use to sea water conditions in Britain you would be stupid to try to STD.



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