Like a Summer weekend.

Posted on November 24, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

The Turkey Swims have really come into their own this year, encouraging nearly sixty swimmers to Myrtleville on Sunday. Before that, there was a nice group of a dozen or so in at 8.15 on Saturday morning too. Pride of place goes to Jamie O’Donnell who decided he’d had enough of the wetsuit after the Summer and wouldn’t be needing it for the Winter.

Open water, sea swimming in Cork, Ireland.

Jamie O’Donnell jumps for joy at shedding his wetsuit..

There are dozens of pictures around FaceBook of the Turkey Swim. Just click here.

November – not August. Great to see it.

Some Turkey Swimmers on the way – basted, but not frozen. Yet.

Well done to all involved in the Turkey Swims. Still five more to come.

#6 Sandycove – November 30 at 12:00 noon.

#7 – Sun 7th Dec – Myrtleville – 11:00

#8 – Sat 13th Dec – Sandycove – 10:30

#9 – Sat 20th Dec – Myrtleville – 15:00 (half the Draw will take place)

#10 – Sun 21st Dec – Sandycove – 15:00 (other half of Draw will take place)

Still not cold…

Posted on November 17, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Water temperatures still holding up in double figures – over 11c most of the time, so we’ll have no complaints about November 🙂

The temperatures out of the water have stayed up too, so we’re still over the magic 20c combined.

There was a great group swimming in Myrtleville on Saturday morning and the Turkey Swim attendances in Sandycove this weekend also stayed high. Next Turkey Swim is on Sunday 23rd (next weekend) in Myrtleville.

The early morning swims are always worth it for the sun – when it breaks through.

Gary and Jim can see the light.

Some swimmers have a theory that the water feels warmer when it’s a bit rough. The froth warms it up, they reckon.

Welcoming waves. Fluffy and warm.

Of course, there are times when that theory doesn’t work out – like when that first wave hits you a bit early.

Anne Sheehy enjoying the fluffy warmth.

Keep Swimming. Swim Safe.

Lumpy seas and more on the way

Posted on November 14, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Not the nicest of mornings for a swim, but doggy paddling was still an option from the back beach in Fountainstown. “Lumpy and Currenty”, Bonnie commented. A bit like a good bone, I suppose. If dogs comment, or can spell….

At least the salty dogs tried. Some people went all the way to the beach then left for the pool…

Pool or sea, pool or sea? I like my comfort. Pool.

Still Southerly tomorrow so a careful splash in the waves is all that’s likely at 08.15. Has to be done to keep up that ould habituation and acclimatisation stuff (see loneswimmer.com for what that means – I just copied it).

Volunteers wanted!

Posted on November 11, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

More Turkey and Ducks.

Posted on November 9, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Not a bad morning for the first Myrtleville Turkey swim and a good turnout as well. As usual, Siobhan has loads of pictures on her facebook page.

Carol Cashell was away so Angela Harris made one of her all too rare trips to Myrtleville to take charge of the money. Fair dues to Angela, even though it’s only about once a year, she always gets into the Myrtleville Way and leaves a picture moment. This time she opted to Do a Denis – the patented water-saving methodology created by Mr. Condon. We’ll have a vote to see who does it best…

Denis needs a duck.

CPR / AED course 2

Posted on November 7, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

From Pat Lowry:

Another successful night of CPR/AED training. Once again, a very keen and eager bunch. We should once again thank Victor Shine for the use of the coast guard station which was a fantastic facility. Top notch nosh (say that fast) came from my lovely wife, Denise and thanks also to Adrian Bishop (other instructor) for giving me a big hand out.

Things are really taking shape now to make our little Myrtleville swimming community a safer place to be. 24 People in total now trained on CPR/AED and choking for both adult and child. This is in addition to the already local voluntary personnel in the area.

Depending on numbers I would hope to do one more training night before Xmas. By this I mean that if I don’t have enough to fill a full class I’d like to run a refresher night purely on the skills that were taught before we move on any further. Because of the amount of questions and information passed on in both courses, I felt that those already trained up could do with a little more practice on skills alone. This would consist of: I would set up in a room with a manikin and rescuers would come and practice under supervision. It would take no more than 20 minutes per person.

Administration:

If anyone is interested in a place on the next course and you have not already done so, let Damian know – myrtlevilleswimmers@gmail.com. There are seven names down already.

Catch-up and more Turkey

Posted on November 6, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

A bit of a gap in postings over the mid-term – some people were dossing, out foreign.

The Hat on tour again. We were busy painting Myrtleville logos on all the yellow buoys.

Others were…well, they were….I’ve no idea, really, I don’t.

No words, just no words.

Breda Maguire continued her push to be “The most frequent swimmer in Myrtleville” and take Denis’ crown from last Winter. Seen here with Brian O’Connor in Fount’na.

There were visitors from various locations, anxious to meet famous Myrtlevillains.

Some lucky guy from Dublin gets to meet Siobhan and Pat. Carmel said she met him before – somewhere cold.

Ailsa Russell must be wondering how she ended up surrounded by this crowd on her visit from Bath. The Lowrys demonstrate the family ability to suck it in – Denis just covers it up.

And there was a road trip down West for the first Turkey Swim in Sandycove.

Myrtlevillain Road Trip – just too much going on in this picture to comment on everyone but – Gary, seriously?

Second Turkey Swim this Saturday morning at 9.30am. Forecast is improving so hopefully we can get a good crowd there. For those with work and other commitments, the 08.15 Saturday swim is also still going ahead.

Centra Crosshaven Challenge – Defibrillator presentation

Posted on October 25, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

The Centra Crosshaven Challenge is the event that just keeps on giving! As well as providing a great focus point for preparations for so many new and experienced triathletes each year, it raises significant funds for local causes.

One of the causes supported in 2014 was the new Defibrillator for Myrtleville. The picture below shows Bernard Lynch, Conor Middleton and Suzie Lee of Centra Crosshaven Challenge presenting Myrtleville residents Jimmy and Noreen Long and Pat Lowry: Advanced Paramedic and Myrtleville Swimmer with a new Defibrillator at Myrtleville this week. Well done to all involved.

Turkey Swims 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

From Carol Cashell:

It’s that time of year again, mark your Calendars for the Turkey Swim Dates 2014! Remember this is open to everyone who swims regularly in the Sea, no matter where they normally swim! This is not exclusive to any club or group of swimmers, If you want to swim on a date, come along and join in, no matter where the swim is on! The Sandycove times are based on tides and are the same as the Sandycove swim calendar. At Myrtleville we can swim on any tide so there is a mix of Morning/afternoon times to try and suit all people days. There is a swim on every weekend to give people options.

How the ‘Turkey Swims’ work:

** Swimmers Sign In and pay €2 on the day of Swim. (someone will have a money box and signIn sheet).

** Money Collected goes towards Prizes drawn on 21st Dec at Sandycove, These include Butcher Vouchers (instead of an actual Turkey) and many other spot prizes (wine / chocolates / selection boxes etc!). We had over 20 prizes last year.

** Don’t Forget to Pay and Sign In, if you don’t you are not in the draw!

** Make however many swims you can, 1 – 10.

** The more you swim, the more times you are entered for the ‘draw’.

** A Swim Dosn’t have to be a full lap of Sandycove, or 30mins, no min/max time or distance, turn up and do what you feel comfortable with on the day. Togs or Wetsuit, up to you, swim safe, stay warm, swim with similar speed buddies.

** The Swimmers Turkey Series is a Social Event for Cork OW swimming in the Winter. Remember to bring your Flasks for after the swims, Nibbles are always welcome too!. Have Fun and Enjoy 🙂

Day	Date	HW	Turkey SWIM Time	Location
SUN	02-Nov	13:08	12:00	Sandycove
SAT	08-Nov	05:51	09:30	Myrtleville
SAT	15-Nov	11:11	12:00	Sandycove
SUN	16-Nov	12:19	12:00	Sandycove
SUN	23-Nov	17:49	15:00	Myrtleville
SUN	30-Nov	11:29	12:00	Sandycove
SUN	07-Dec	17:51	11:00	Myrtleville
SAT	13-Dec	09:29	10:30	Sandycove
SAT	20-Dec	16:02	15:00	Myrtleville
SUN	21-Dec	16:48	15:00	Sandycove

As well as the Turkey Swim times, normal swim time of 08.15 on Saturdays continues through the Winter in Myrtleville.

Bye bye, Monday – hello Turkey..

Posted on October 21, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

A great crowd of almost forty swimmers to send off the Mondays for 2014. Fantastic to see that despite all of the camaraderie of the year, when it came right down to the end we were still as split as an old fashioned Céilí…

Girls on one side…..

Boys on d’udder side.

None of the Mondays would be the same without Siobhan’s photographs. I’m sure her dedication and output of pictures is unmatched anywhere in the outdoor swimming world. So, last picture from the Mondays has to have her in front of the lens. Thanks, Siobhan.

Gary, Siobhan, Harry & canine colleagues.

Swim Safe. Never swim alone – but do keep swimming! It’s not cold in January. Really.

Myrtleville Swimmers

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