Pictures from RNLI 2013 swim from Howard Crowdy

Posted on September 25, 2013 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Howard Crowdy has kindly sent on a fantastic batch of pictures today. The two capturing the start are just brilliant…

Open water, sea swimming in Cork, Ireland

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 recently. 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.

RNLI Myrtleville – Church Bay 2013: Pictures

Posted on September 23, 2013 by myrtlevilleswimmers

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.

RNLI Myrtleville to Church Bay Swim

Posted on September 20, 2013 by myrtlevilleswimmers

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)

RNLI Myrtleville to Church Bay swim – 2 places left

Posted on September 16, 2013 by myrtlevilleswimmers

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

RNLI Myrtleville to Church Bay swim: support welcome

Posted on September 12, 2013 by myrtlevilleswimmers

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)

Powered by Diesel

Posted on September 10, 2013 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Diesel on the North Main Street in Cork very generously gave hoodies and t-shirts to Carol, Bernard and Damian to mark their recent marathon swims. Thanks to Brian O’Connor for that surprise delivery. Siobhan Russell was called in for yet more pictures last night!!

Dressed by Diesel – Carol, Damian & Bernard. Thanks to Diesel, North Main Street, Cork.

Diesel Power. Thanks to Diesel, North Main Street, Cork.

It was Monday, so that meant Carol had to have done something spectacular over the weekend. It’s all getting a bit predictable at this stage. This week, she was Ladies Winner in the Sandycove Island Challenge in a very fast 22.08. Imagine how fast she’d be if she hadn’t gone around Bere Island the week before….

A couple of pictures here for Rob Bohane’s mantelpiece.

Home.

Carol Cashell – Ladies Winner & Myrtlevillian.

Crosshaven Triathlon results & pictures

Posted on September 9, 2013 by myrtlevilleswimmers

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.

Long march to the island

Posted on September 6, 2013 by myrtlevilleswimmers

The hopes of Myrtleville Swimmers in the Sandycove Challenge tomorrow rest on our seasoned campaigners, Carol Cashell and Eddie Irwin. Committed Myrtlevillians and founders of the ABS campaign, they travel the long road to the Island on Saturday with our best wishes and some tea and sandwiches for the journey – they’re bound to get hungry going all that way (right, Rob?) 🙂 🙂

You’ll have to read the replies below for the amended picture to make any sense – if even then.

Lots and lots of Myrtlevillians.

Practice swim for Crosshaven Triathlon

Posted on August 23, 2013 by myrtlevilleswimmers

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.

August & September swim times

Posted on August 21, 2013 by myrtlevilleswimmers

Planned swim times for Myrtleville Beach. These are the times most likely that a group will assemble. Email myrtlevilleswimmers@gmail.com if you’re interested any day. Or tweet @Berlyn1966.

These times can vary earlier or later, so definitely check in advance if you’re coming on your own. Swim at your own risk. Don’t swim alone. Always swim in groups.

Monday: 18:00
Wednesday: 06:30
Friday: 06:30
Saturday: 08:15

No morning swim planned on Saturday, 21st September – Myrtleville to Church Bay Swim.