Boatstrand’s tiny harbour has provided a living for generations of Copper Coast fishermen, from early times, right up to the present day. Originally the open boats were heaved high up onto the beach by groups of tough rugged fishermen, but life was made dramatically easier in 1880 when the harbour was built. A hub of activity especially in the summer months, Boatstrand is also a popular point for sea swimming with many swimmers using Boatstrand as the finish point for their swim.