Open water swim

[eddie]

open water swim on 7th of june. 1pm lough lene collinstown westmeath. Part of leinster open sea swims. €10 pay on day.
food and tea supplied after. Distance 1500- 1800m. Lake is superb.

[mmcdonnell]

Are wetsuits permitted ?

[johnnyjnr]

Wetsuits are really only allowed on a once off so that you can aclimatise to open water swimming. You also have to be a member of swim Ireland and a member of sea swimming club leinsteropensea.ie/basics/how-to-get-involved/ .
The sea swims are great, really well organised but with a relaxed atmosphere. I'd encourage anyone to give it a go and the Liffey Swim is a really special event on the Irish sporting calendar. You get used to the temperature of the water without a wetsuit after a couple of dips. Plus all the races are handicapped so everyone has a chance of winning. I'm a member of Glenalbyn Masters and would recommend them as a friendly club if anyone is thinking about it.

[andrewboyle]

Johnny, is there a club that Belparkers tend to join or is it more a formality to get a SI license? Would welcome a recommendation. Cheers

[valerie]

There's a good few Belparkers in Dublin Swimming Club.

[johnnyjnr]

I picked Glenalbyn because location suited me for training but it is a bit of a formality. But worth checking to see if any clubs in your area do them. I also swim with Tallaght Masters and Templeogue have a decent club as well.

[andrewboyle]

Thanks both! Now just need more days in the week....

[eddie]

Sorry guys should have filled in the gaps regarding swim ireland membership. Plan on doing liffey swim this year myself all without wetsuit. I just want to complete the swims and enjoy them.

[eddie]

Also once your a member of swim ireland i think most masters clubs let you swim with them as guests.