Monthly Archives: February 2012

Stephen Redmond – Moloka’i Success

There is just no stopping this incredible, inspirational man from West Cork! Following a grueling Cook Strait swim just over a week ago, Stephen Redmond took on the challenge of swimming the Moloka’i Channel from Moloka’i to O’ahu in the … Continue reading

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Rottnest Channel Swim 2012

Congratulations to Ned Denison and Jen Hurley for competing the Rottnest Channel Swim today. The swim takes place in February each year in Perth, Australia. It is a 19.7km swim from Cottesloe Beach out to Rottnest Island. Ned completed the swim … Continue reading

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Start of Season Dinner – 24th March 2012

To celebrate our start of season (did it ever end??), we would like to invite you to a dinner party on the 24th March 2012… The dinner will be €30 per head and the venue Isaacs on McCurtain St in … Continue reading

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Stephen Redmond – What a hero!

Huge Congratulations to Stephen Redmond who finished the Cook Strait Swim on the 17th Feb 2012 after a gruelling experience. There is a great article in the Echo : http://www.irishecho.com.au/2012/02/19/corkman-makes-gruelling-cook-strait-swim/15963 And in the New Zealand Herald: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10786574 He is now … Continue reading

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Rottnest 2012 – Ned Denison and Jen Hurley …

Ned and Jen are swimming the 19.7 km Rottnest Channel this coming Saturday – 25th February 2012. Its Ned’s first time doing it and Jen – is this your 4th time?? Link to the swim details: http://www.rottnestchannelswim.com.au/content/2012-hbf-rottnest-channel-swim Time of the … Continue reading

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Cook Strait is next on Steve’s List

Steve Redmond is off again, hoping to cross off the fifth swim on his Ocean’s Seven list: the Cook Strait. The Cook Strait is the body of water that separates New Zealand’s North and South Islands. The 16-mile swim is known … Continue reading

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