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.

Open water, sea swimming in Cork, Ireland.

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

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.

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.

There’s always a calm bit….

Posted on October 20, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

A wise man once said….and so it proved on Saturday morning for the surfer/swimmers who went to Fountainstown under the “anything but go to the pool” banner. They came prepared too.

It’s been such a good Summer that there hasn’t been too much need to decamp to Fountainstown to avoid a swell. The pic below is from the 12th of May and in between then and last Saturday, it’s been like a bath 🙂

Denis in the distance – blustery wind whipping up the shallow sea.

Last Monday night tonight! Enjoy it for all who can make it.

Last Monday night of 2014 coming up..

Posted on October 15, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

It’s been a great year but the last Monday night is next week, the 20th. This was some of the crew for the second last night..

Second last Monday night of 2014.

This was where we started, on April 2nd. Denis starting in togs.

Three from the first Monday of 2014.

The last Mondays of previous years haven’t been too well attended…

Last Monday of 2013 – just three swimmers – Tom McCarthy, Bernard Lynch & John Russell – with Denis Condon: 21/10/2013

Last Monday night Myrtleville swims: 22 October, 2012

So, let’s see what we get next Monday. I’m missing it so I’m fed up already.

The Truth WILL out…..

Posted on October 14, 2014 by myrtlevilleswimmers

To judge by the photos being released, the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Myrtleville went on a lovely scenic trip to Killary last weekend and had a quiet, relaxing time. No drinking, carousing or who knows what – skinny dipping maybe? No, no. None of that carry on. Here are the sanitised images currently on release….

Fine healthy specimens – before the night out.

The event itself looked fantastic, but nobody’s interested in the swim. I’m not anyway. They moved their angelic smiles and best behaviour indoors after the swim.

Butter wouldn’t melt…..but telltale bottles appearing.

And then…….Nothing. Nada. No action. All off to bed early. Just one picture to indicate the truth.

The only halfway truthful picture released. Denis breaks out the handbag and joins Ros in full voice.

We know the truth is out there. Someone SHOULD release the pictures. None of this “what goes on tour” stuff for the swimmers. Rewards are available – or at least, I won’t comment on the people who give me the pictures. Go on, you know you want to……

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