It's an 8.5 km swim will commencing at 1pm. Starting point is Shrif (on the Dromahair road about 2 kms past Parkes Castle, the finishing point is at the Aughamore Boat House.
For further details on the event, please contact Paul Mc Garry on 087-9749565 or Ciaran Fitzgerald on 087-9127184.
We are hoping that a piece of history will be made as this will be the first time a group of 20 plus swimmers will set off on Lough Gill on this challenge together.
Did you know that Captain Web was the first male swimmer to swim the channel in 1875? Interestingly, he trained in Lough Gill when he was in Sligo to prepare for his challenge.
Also, noteworthy is that Owen O Keefe, the youngest person to swim the English Channel at the age of 16 has already entered the event.
hi everyone,just to let everyone know there will be a swim on loughgill this tues instead of wednesday start off 6.30 distance will be 5km,starting from the boathouse.
ReplyDeletealso we would really appreciate it if there would any interest in taking some sponsorship cards all help is greatfully accepted.
we are also looking for some experienced kayakers/canoeists to volunteer on the day in the race as there can't be enough help.all volunteers will be fed before and after the race.
ReplyDeletealso they will get a great mention for their efforts.
gratefully yours swim organizers.