Siobhan Russell, Joleen Cronin, Rosaleen McKeown, Niamh O’Connor and loads of others (real sharing of the workload going on here) are organising an end of season celebration and party.
It’s not just for swimmers (since we’ll still be swimming all Winter and the season never ends!) and all are invited.
Saturday, November 9th at 8pm in Bunnyconnellan, Myrtleville. No cover charge.
If possible, let them know on Facebook if you are going to attend, or just arrive on the night. All welcome.
From Ray McArdle:
The third annual Courtmacsherry swim took place on September 28th outside Courtmacsherry hotel. This was due to adverse weather conditions on Blind Strand.
RNLI Courtmacsherry swim participants 2013
The swim had a 1.5K option (1 lap) or a 3K option (2 laps), with 53 of the 79 swimmers taking the longer option. The swimmers had to exit the water at the end of lap 1 and run a short distance on the beach prior to starting lap 2
The swim was supported by 8 kayakers and I’d like to thank each of them. John Crotty, Annalise Dressel, Dorothy Grimes, Cian Walsh, Cath Russell, David and Kev. Thanks also to Colin Cashman, Seamus and Mairead Barry and the lifeboat crew for the boat support. The rowing club for allowing us to use their markers. Carol Cashell and Dave Maxwell on time keeping. Lisa Cummins and Finola Roycroft on registration and Olan and Barry for parking. I’d also like to thank Ken Cashman for all the work he did in helping me organise this, including liaising with the lifeboat crew, sorting out the markers and organizing boat support. Big thanks also to Derek Van Der Byl for the photos. You can see all 224 here.
Full Report can be downloaded here. RNLI Courtmacsherry Open Water Swim 2013 .
By Gordon Adair – age 47 🙂
Looking on for years I thought the sport of Open Water Swimming was beyond my reach but over the last few months I have found out differently. Early July, just by chance I met a few guys in Aghada and I joined them for a swim. Afterwards the buzz and feeling of accomplishment was hard to describe. I felt great and just wanted more and as I found out the opportunities are endless.
Over the next few weeks a friend of mine introduced me to people involved with the Sandycove Swimmers who swim almost everyday around high tide. It really is an amazing place.
As I met more people I was asked to join a group in Myrtleville who swim every Monday night and also on Saturday mornings. Myrtleville also had a dawn swim last Wednesday and that was something really special as we watched the sun come up over Roches Point.
In Cork we are spoilt for choice with our coastline, lakes and rivers. Throughout the year there are many very well organised swims that cater for all ages and abilities. I have been lucky enough to take part in 5 events since July and have made a lot of new friends. The atmosphere at the events is something that has to be experienced. It is like a big close family – everyone is there to help and motivate you. There are no closed doors – all involved have the swim bug The really good swimmers are no different from anyone else except they swim faster and go for ever… but that does inspire others to follow.
The big family of swimmers will embrace new comers sharing all their experience and knowledge. Not alone have I made new friends, I have been given technical advice and motivated to just come back the next day and do it again.
If you are like thinking of getting involved and finding out more about this unbelievable sport, register for the World Open Water Conference from the 11th to the 13th of October in the Rochestown Park Hotel. Many of our local experienced swimmers have managed to bring this event to Cork where we will be treated to a host of international speakers.. Check out all the information on the web site.
This event is filling up fast and is a great opportunity for the newcomers to take the first step, meet the gang and be part of this growing sport. I am looking forward to meeting people from all over the world and maybe something new will be around the corner.
See you all there…….
Book now on: http://www.activeglobal.com/gl/swimming/cork-ireland/global-open-water-swimming-conference-cork-2013/188179
For more information please see: http://www.globalopenwaterswimmingconferencecork2013.com/
Gordon Adair at the Myrtleville to Church Bay swim registration – No. 1, so why try harder?
Tom McCarthy promoting the OWS Conference.
Howard Crowdy has kindly sent on a fantastic batch of pictures today. The two capturing the start are just brilliant…
The leading group start their swim in the annual RNLI Myrtleville to Church Bay Swim. Picture: Howard Crowdy.
Swimmers take to the water at the start of the annual RNLI Myrtleville to Church Bay Swim. Picture: Howard Crowdy.
Swimmers pass the safety boats at the start of their 2km Open Water Swim from Myrtleville to Church Bay. Picture: Howard Crowdy.
All of Howard’s pictures are now online here.
It was an absolutely fantastic day on Saturday, with a challenging sea bringing the best out of all 101 swimmers. We had an incredible performance from the winner, Ethan O’Brien, in a time of 24:43. Carol Cashell continued her winning streak with third place overall and first lady in 28:25. Special mention also for Neddie Irwin, age 10, who finished in 33:22 for 18th place overall, leaving lots of big names in his wake.
All swimmers came in under 55 minutes, supported throughout by the RNLI, Civil Defence, Coast Guard, Funkytown kayakers and numerous volunteers in boats, kayaks and on land who gave their time and equipment freely. Thank you very much to everyone. Over €1,200 was raised for the RNLI – and that is what it’s all about.
Siobhan Russell took hundreds of pictures and these are online here. She’s great!
We’re going to need a bigger beach next year – Participants 2013.
Overall winner, Ethan O’Brien with Gary Heslin, RNLI and Bernard Lynch.
Ladies winner, Carol Cashell with Gary Heslin, RNLI and Bernard Lynch.
Neddie Irwin with Gary Heslin, RNLI and Bernard Lynch.
With participant numbers growing quickly, we will look at next year’s event and plan to make it even better. Thanks to everyone who helped and participated.
Lots of changes in entries during the week – final list of participants and race organisation information are below for download.
We can’t accept entries on the day – registration payment of €15 will be collected for those already entered only.
The weather looks like co-operating, so we will see you all at the beach from 16.00 for registration tomorrow.
Presentation of prizes, spot prizes and finger food after the swim in Cronin’s Bar, Crosshaven at 19.45. Please do come along.
RNLI Myrtleville to Church Bay 2013 Entries
Myrtleville to Church Bay Swim – Participant Information.
Myrtleville – Church Bay 2012 (pic. Howard Crowdy)
The swim on Saturday September 21st is an RNLI fund-raiser and is insured by the RNLI, with a maximum allowed entry of 120 swimmers. We now have 118 entries following some cancellations and additions.
If anyone who is registered is not going to make it on Saturday, please let us know so we can offer your place to someone else. Also, if you want to swim and haven’t entered, feel free to enter or go on the waitlist once we reach 120 again.
https://myrtlevilleswimmers.com/myrtleville-church-bay-2013-entry-form/
For those who are entered, some information in a pdf is here:
Myrtleville to Church Bay Swim – Participant Information.
Myrtleville-Church-Bay-2KM – Open Water
If anyone isn’t swimming and would be available to provide kayak or boat support for the swim on September 21st at 5.30pm, please contact Bernard Lynch – 086-2257058.
Looks like we will have a high entry, so while we have lots of volunteers already, more are welcome and the more support the better.
2012 Myrtleville – Church Bay Swim participants (pic Howard Crowdy)
A fantastic day on Saturday for the 11th Crosshaven Tri. Great buzz around the town and everyone gave their best.
Interactive results are here on Sports Timing.
Results here in a pdf for download. Crosshaven Tri 2013 Results
Siobhan Russell’s fantastic pictures are online here. If anyone wants a print of any of these, email her on siobhansrussell@gmail.com.
For new triathletes, the swim is often the most daunting part of the event. We will be facilitating a practice swim on the Crosshaven Triathlon course for any 2013 participants who want to get some reassurance they are ready.
The practice swim will take place on Saturday, August 31st at 1.00pm. Any interested entrants should assemble at Crosshaven pier.
We will have one RIB to take seven swimmers at a time out to Currabinny pier and will have experienced swimmers to swim back with them. It will be first come, first served basis so expect to have some waiting.
Myrtleville Swimmers 