Open Water Swim, Lough Derg, 17th-18th September

andreag

Hi all

i3 is a two day open water swim event which will take place on the 17th and 18th of September, 2011 at Lough Derg, it will be the first mass participation event of its kind to be held in Ireland.

The main events include the Snamh Beag 1/2 mile (0.8km), the Shannon mile (1.6km) both open to all, and the 5 km ‘The Long Way to Tipperary’ aimed at more accomplished swimmers. The 5 km swim will begin at the UL Activity Centre, Twomilegate and finish at the Ballina Water Park recreational area.

For further information see www.i3swim.ie

promethius

andreag wrote: »

Hi all

i3 is a two day open water swim event which will take place on the 17th and 18th of September, 2011 at Lough Derg, it will be the first mass participation event of its kind to be held in Ireland.

The main events include the Snamh Beag 1/2 mile (0.8km), the Shannon mile (1.6km) both open to all, and the 5 km ‘The Long Way to Tipperary’ aimed at more accomplished swimmers. The 5 km swim will begin at the UL Activity Centre, Twomilegate and finish at the Ballina Water Park recreational area.

For further information see www.i3swim.ie

Great to see events like this on. where is €55 going though, rip off? there appears to be an option to make a donation to the charity partners on top of the entry fee. warrior of the sea in sligo is a 6km swim and costs €30

ormond lad

55 euro is a bit steep but hopefully some of the money could go to waterways ireland, who are sponsering the event, who do a lot of good work managing, maintaining, developing and restoring inland navigable waterways throughout the country

promethius

ormond lad wrote: »

55 euro is a bit steep but hopefully some of the money could go to waterways ireland, who are sponsering the event, who do a lot of good work managing, maintaining, developing and restoring inland navigable waterways throughout the country

yeah but they're already funded 100% by british and irish governments. lot of money for a swim which can't be justified by the costs involved in actually running it.

kala85

What days are the 5k swim on .

ormond lad

kala85 wrote: »

What days are the 5k swim on .

sunday. U’18’s must have a Safety 3 or higher. You must be registered by July 1st.

andreag

The 5K is open to swimmers of all abilities over the age of 18 and registration is open up until the event.

biomed32

What if you dont own a wetsuit?? can you still swim it

ormond lad

biomed32 wrote: »

What if you dont own a wetsuit?? can you still swim it

Wetsuits are compulsory

kala85

ormond lad wrote: »

sunday. U’18’s must have a Safety 3 or higher. You must be registered by July 1st.

How long would it take to train for the 5k. Is it possible to train for it for september. I can currently do 1.5k in the swimming pool..

kevin7

kala85 wrote: »

How long would it take to train for the 5k. Is it possible to train for it for september. I can currently do 1.5k in the swimming pool..

I 'd love to try the 5K swim, but, as kala85 has asked, is it realistic for me to aim at this in 7-8 weeks?

I currently swim 2-3 times per week, 1600m each time, and have previously swam about 5 1500m triathlon swims and my longest open water swim was 1900m last year for a half iron tri.

I'm going to start upping training distances now with a view to taking part, and I guess I should know myself in a few weeks if its working out, but maybe the more experienced swimmers here could offer their opinions in whether this is too much too soon?

Stitch09

Hi Folks,
Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations of any relatively safe lakes close to dublin/wicklow that would be suitable for training for this? I know blessington is off limits and apparently glendalough can get people into a spot of bother, but i don't have much familiarity with lakes in this neck of the woods so any tips on good places to train would be appreciated, thanks

2old4dacold

i'd like to do this swim but the compulsary wetsuit is putting me off in a big way
i don't own 1 and it is an expensive swim without having to fork out for a wetsuit just to do it

okane1

ormond lad wrote: »

Wetsuits are compulsory

According to the 5km information page, (You have the choice of swimming in a Wetsuit or without)

http://i3swim.ie/events/5km-swim/

I'll be interested in doing the swim in togs, if togs are not allowed, won't be doing the swim. Water in September will be warm, no need for compulsory wetsuits.

rokossovsky

ormond lad wrote: »

Wetsuits are compulsory

Why are wet suits compulsory? They are not compulsory for the 5k. So if its for safety reasons then they must expect entries mostly from weak swimmers which contradicts the safety reason. My only conclusion is that they are trying to maximise entries (at 55yoyos a pop:eek:) from the casual swimmer with a wet suit. At least in a triathlons the organisers have a fair bit of organisation to do such as boats marshalls feeding stations security at transition road closures electronic timing etc etc
Lets be clear all the organisers have to do here is lay on a rib or two and get some canoeist club to cover the swimmers. Total rip off. Leinster branch SI organise open water events all summer at 10 euro a swim. Nuff said.
As for wet suit swimming well thats another story. IMO they are floatation aids which separate you from your environment and prevent you from swimming correctly and prevent you from improving your swimming. Like having a bath with your drawers on.
It is great to see open water events like this appearing but let it be for real swimming and not this sham of floating while moving your arms - i.e. swimming in a wet suit.

rokossovsky

Stitch09 wrote: »

Hi Folks,
Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations of any relatively safe lakes close to dublin/wicklow that would be suitable for training for this? I know blessington is off limits and apparently glendalough can get people into a spot of bother, but i don't have much familiarity with lakes in this neck of the woods so any tips on good places to train would be appreciated, thanks

Lough Lene near Collinstown Co Westmeath. Crystal clear good access sandy bottom

2old4dacold

ormond lad wrote: »

Wetsuits are compulsory

2old4dacold wrote: »

i'd like to do this swim but the compulsary wetsuit is putting me off in a big way
i don't own 1 and it is an expensive swim without having to fork out for a wetsuit just to do it

If I were to cut an aldi wetsuit to the knee and the shoulder would I get away with it?
I haven't enough training done for a 5k but I don't actually need a wetsuit to swim a mile either
I'm working the weekend of the Thomond swim, otherwise I wouldn't bother with this one

Killgore Trout

Butchering a substandard watersports wetsuit would probably make it even worse, a swimming specific suit is the only way to go.

2old4dacold

Killgore Trout wrote: »

Butchering a substandard watersports wetsuit would probably make it even worse, a swimming specific suit is the only way to go.

a swim specific suit will cost €200+
i'm not a wetsuit swimmer
i think i'll just give it a miss

kala85

what time do the swims start at on the sunday and saturday.cant find this information on the website.