Monthly Archives: December 2011

Another way of making an open water swimming goal for 2012 is to set yourself a distance target. If your longest swim to date is out to Sandycove Island and back, why not work up to a lap? Or if … Continue reading →

Fab day today at Garrylucus with Lisa Cummins, Owen O’Keefe, Dave Mulcahy and Jen Lane. We played in the waves for about 15/ 20 mins – was so nice to be tumbled around by the sea – just what you … Continue reading →

Another great day for a swim! Calm water, sunshine and water temp of 9 degC… Today was the Turkey draw day and unfortunately I could not be there myself to join in the festivities, however, Mags Buckley kindly stepped in … Continue reading →

  Super article on West Cork swimming legend, Stephen Redmond, in the Irish Times Red Bulletin Mag: Click to access Red_Bullitin.pdf He is currently preparing to return to the Moloka’i Channel swim early 2012. Check out Stephen’s web page also http://www.oceans7.org Go Stephen … Continue reading →

It started off as a nice day … but sure enough, as there was no sign of Owen, @12.45  it lashed rain by Loch Hyne!! Still, 5 brave mortals went into the notably chilly water …. 8.5 degC! Those who … Continue reading →

Hi folks, Well, who would believe we had beautiful weather again for the 5th Turkey Leg this year! Ok, there was a slight chilling wind but all in all, sunshine and fairly calm conditions in Sandycove last Sunday. It was … Continue reading →