Rush 08 refers to the coastal waters around Rush Harbour and Rush South Beach in County Dublin. The area is located on the Irish Sea, close to the village of Rush and the Rogerstown Inlet. The harbour is situated at the lower end of the main street and is marked by a pierhead. A notable landmark is a Martello Tower standing on a rocky point approximately 250 metres to the southeast of the harbour pier. The coastline features several nearby bays and inlets, including Rogerstown Inlet to the west and Loughshinny to the north. The paddling environment is coastal and exposed, with the harbour providing a potential access point. The approach to Rush Harbour is straightforward with no off-lying dangers, but paddlers must be aware of a large drying rock area beyond the head of the northern breakwater. All approaches should be made in daylight as there are no supporting navigation lights. The anchorage is considered exposed and is best used in offshore winds from the southwest round to the northwest, or during settled conditions. For paddlers, Rush South Beach offers a sandy access point and is the start of a 2.2-mile out-and-back walking trail, indicating it is a publicly accessible shoreline. The general aesthetic is that of a working harbour and a sandy beach on Ireland's east coast.