The Great Irish Fjord Swim

biomed32

Hi,
Anyone taking part in this. Im signed up and in training for it

mad m

Did it last year. Very well organised. Only thing was it was damn cold last year even with wetsuit. Try and be one of the last few off the boat when getting dropped off at start, I was around the first few off because of safety they were only letting 2 swimmers jump in at a time. So imagine I had some wait till all swimmers were off and it wasn't nice waiting. Keep head down and blast away. Oh which one are you doing? The 2k or the 750?

Good luck with it.

biomed32

Doing the 2km, decided I would go all out considering I managed a 5km last year in little to no shape. Should be in much better shape this time!

mad m

If your not used to swimming in wetsuits then start doing it. When I swam it, it was very sunny, as usual try and pick a place in distance at back of finish. It got colder near the end because a lot of rivers flow into it near end. But it might be different this year with the way weather was.

LaGlisse

Just regged for this, today is last day of early bird registration, goes up by five euro after that.
Prob should have read up a bit about it before regging, its 2 hours drive from where I am, never had to drive more than 15 minutes for an event before.

LaGlisse

Whats the course layout like for the 2K. Is it just a straight run from the boat to shore? many buoys? Hows sighting etc?

biomed32

LaGlisse wrote: »

Just regged for this, today is last day of early bird registration, goes up by five euro after that.
Prob should have read up a bit about it before regging, its 2 hours drive from where I am, never had to drive more than 15 minutes for an event before.

I'm coming from Dublin on the Friday, still trying to figure out how to get from Galway out

mad m

biomed32 wrote: »

I'm coming from Dublin on the Friday, still trying to figure out how to get from Galway out

Go towards salt hill and then onto Bearna, Spidal. Go towards leena, well there are some windy roads....ugh got car sick on way back last year...

mad m

LaGlisse wrote: »

Whats the course layout like for the 2K. Is it just a straight run from the boat to shore? many buoys? Hows sighting etc?

Well straight as the crow flys....can't remember how many buoys but you will get a great sight of course on way on boat. Sighting for me on that day was a nightmare, goggles fogged up so much because of cold, sun was rising and the shimmer on water didn't help..

martin6651

Take the Cliften road(Moycullen to Oughterard)and when you get to Maam Cross(Peacock's pub/Hotel on right) turn right. Stay on that road to the end a T junction turn left and follow that road where you will end in Leenaun. Going via Salthill will put a lot of unnecessary miles on your journey.

biomed32

unfortunatly I dont drive but I have discovered a bus that will take me out to the area and to my accomodation.

jac56

What is the exact date ? ooyosports showed 12th October and some other threads shows 13th October. which is it the right one ? can i use triathlon wetsuit for the event ?

http://www.ooyosports.com/sports-events/the-great-fjord-swim

mad m

13th is a Sunday...So its the 12th.

Freddio

http://www.thegreatfjordswim.com/

I've heard you can be hanging around in the water for up to 10 minutes while everyone jumps off the boat one by one and they get the race started ...

Pm1e

Registered a while back for this and really looking forward to it. Been training recently for it coming out of the tri season but never done 2km. I always do sprints.
Driving down on Friday after lunch and spending the night before the race. Really looking forward to it.
Where are people shacking up the night before?
Good luck to all.

marktspud2003@h

Hi guys

Entered into the 750m swim on Oct 12th - its my first ever OW swim - looking forward to it

couple of questions though - wheres the best place to practise my OW (sea swimming only) swimming around Dublin area - getting my pool training done but need some sessions in sea.

also need to pick up some hand paddles and a pull bouy - best place to pick these up?

cheers

Pm1e

Hey Mark, where are you located? I swim quite often in Seapoint down between Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire.
It is a great place as there is a ramp to head into the water from.
There are actual buoys out in the water that people use to swim to/ from.
For the training gear why not try here:
http://www.mcsport.ie/win-solid-junior-pullbuoy/p-woscs010pd.html
http://www.mcsport.ie/win-finger-paddles/p-woscs023pd.html

marktspud2003@h

Pm1e wrote: »

Hey Mark, where are you located? I swim quite often in Seapoint down between Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire.
It is a great place as there is a ramp to head into the water from.
There are actual buoys out in the water that people use to swim to/ from.
For the training gear why not try here:
http://www.mcsport.ie/win-solid-junior-pullbuoy/p-woscs010pd.html
http://www.mcsport.ie/win-finger-paddles/p-woscs023pd.html

Thanks man,

living out near phoenix park but im originally a culchie so not massively familar with best swimming spots around dublin area

would Dollymount be a good area to try aswell?

Pm1e

I couldnt tell you mate, I know people swim out there, but how safe it is, clean, and good for OW training, I honestly have no idea.
This is a link to the location I'm talking about if you were able to get out there. Even at the weekends might be an idea.
https://www.google.ie/maps/preview#!data=!1m4!1m3!1d2897!2d-6.1556472!3d53.2971629!2m1!1e3&fid=7

marktspud2003@h

yeah i actually googled it - cheers - think i might have a quick dip out there saturday morning to blow the cobwebs out

thanks a mill for your help

mad m

Pm1e wrote: »

Registered a while back for this and really looking forward to it. Been training recently for it coming out of the tri season but never done 2km. I always do sprints.
Driving down on Friday after lunch and spending the night before the race. Really looking forward to it.
Where are people shacking up the night before?
Good luck to all.

There is a hotel down there http://www.leenanehotel.com/

Pm1e

There is an old thread here about Dollymount, the only thing you need to keep and eye on with Seapoint is the tide, if you go when it is out there'll be nothing but sand for miles lol.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=2957188
High tide this Saturday is 7 am or 7pm, you can also go an hour either side of these times and be able to swim too. Keep an eye here
http://www.tidetimes.org.uk/dun-laoghaire-tide-times-20130928

Pm1e

mad m wrote: »

There is a hotel down there http://www.leenanehotel.com/

thanks for this, looks nice.

Pm1e

How is everyones training coming along? I am registered in wave two (30-40mins) and training is going well. Clocked up 1.8km doing drills last night and only didnt hit 2km as time ran out. Feeling good though.

stampydmonkey

Pm1e wrote: »

How is everyones training coming along? I am registered in wave two (30-40mins) and training is going well. Clocked up 1.8km doing drills last night and only didnt hit 2km as time ran out. Feeling good though.

Doing alright. Only really back in the pool this week. Have 6k clocked up since Tuesday so hopefully be in good enough shape come the day. Average about 11mins for 750m open water swims as part of sprint tri's. Going for a 2k sea swim over the weekend to see what time I should expect (hopefully around 32-34mins) as I have no real idea over that distance. Really looking forward to it TBH

Pm1e

Thats a good time chap, I'd be in or around the same for sprint distance, course depending, clocked in 9:30 in Athy this year so you must be good

Going to nip down to Seapoint myself on Saturday (high tide midday) and see where I'm at also. Taken a half day from work on the Friday so really buzzing for it now.

mad m

Pm1e wrote: »

Thats a good time chap, I'd be in or around the same for sprint distance, course depending, clocked in 9:30 in Athy this year so you must be good

Going to nip down to Seapoint myself on Saturday (high tide midday) and see where I'm at also. Taken a half day from work on the Friday so really buzzing for it now.

Why not do the Bert O Brien swim down at Ringend Basin at 2pm this Saturday, two races on 750m & 1500m....Ildsa are running it, its for charity and 10euro entry.

http://www.ildsa.info/index.php/events-2010/4-swim-events/139-bert-obrien-charity-fun-swim-1k

Dont mind that it says 1k....they have changed this.

Edit: It was on at 1pm but because of heavy rain the time has been moved to 2pm

Edit again..venue changed now swim is at Seapoint at 2pm

Pm1e

How have I not heard of this already? I'm well on for it. Any more info on the charity itself? Idea of numbers etc.? Thanks for posting. Signing up as we speak

mad m

Pm1e wrote: »

How have I not heard of this already? I'm well on for it. Any more info on the charity itself? Idea of numbers etc.? Thanks for posting. Signing up as we speak

In past years there was only but a handful of people who done it as it was only a fun swim and the distance was only 500meters. There is a nice silver perpetual cup for the winner..

This has grown with numbers over the years, I wasn't at it last year but heard a good few turned up for it.

Everyone is invited from novices to advanced swimmers...

See you there...

Enjoy.

mad m

Pm1e wrote: »

How have I not heard of this already? I'm well on for it. Any more info on the charity itself? Idea of numbers etc.? Thanks for posting. Signing up as we speak

How did you do today? Did you do it?

Pm1e

I sure did, an absolute cracker of a day, weather was fab, spirits were high. Came in 7th overall so feeling good for next week. I am fairly sure it wasn't 1.5km but a great day out non the less.

mad m

Pm1e wrote: »

I sure did, an absolute cracker of a day, weather was fab, spirits were high. Came in 7th overall so feeling good for next week. I am fairly sure it wasn't 1.5km but a great day out non the less.

Yeah I'd say more close to 900m if even....you in skins or wetsuit..

Pm1e

Went with a wetsuit and regretted it the minute I put it on lol, far too hot for a wetsuit. one of the marshals said it was 1250, 250+500+500. Great fun and good to get out the week before the Fjord

biomed32

really looking forward to this now, training gone really well and have a wetsuit now that has been tried and tested.

Pm1e

yeah it should be great, have you been pool training or sea or both?

biomed32

Due to work and other commitments I have only managed the pool but was in it today in the wetsuit and it went fine

mad m

Have a look on the faces of the first few in, it will give you a gauge of what water temps are like.... Good luck with it lads..

kneejerk

Hi? I have never swam in the sea however I have taken part in several river swims.

What conditions can I expect to face in Killary? Will the swell be an issue? Will it be very choppy?

Pm1e

Hey Kneejerk, I have absolutely no insight to the fjord swim. I guess it'd be something to ask a local or someone who has done it before. I know I'm just going to enjoy it no matter what.

mad m

kneejerk wrote: »

Hi? I have never swam in the sea however I have taken part in several river swims.

What conditions can I expect to face in Killary? Will the swell be an issue? Will it be very choppy?

From memory last year I don't recall much of a chop, the only thing that really hampered me was sighting as the sun was coming up and shimmering off the sea in front of you. Hopefully the weather will be nice for you on Saturday. Also I just remembered from last year they made a hash of the results at presentation. I'm sure they will have it sorted this time.

kneejerk

mad m wrote: »

From memory last year I don't recall much of a chop, the only thing that really hampered me was sighting as the sun was coming up and shimmering off the sea in front of you. Hopefully the weather will be nice for you on Saturday. Also I just remembered from last year they made a hash of the results at presentation. I'm sure they will have it sorted this time.

Thanks MM.

Looking forward to this now.

Pm1e

Come down with a bit of a cold, no surprises, half the office is snivelling, but nothing will stop me doing this.

stampydmonkey

Pm1e wrote: »

Come down with a bit of a cold, no surprises, half the office is snivelling, but nothing will stop me doing this.

Double dose of warm berrocca with honey time!!

Pm1e

All over it pal. Lemon in water, OJ, Berocca, Honey, hammering the bugger cold

biomed32

Heading to Galway tomorrow so packing the bag tonight, starting to feel very real haha!

Pm1e

Headed myself tomorrow too, will get packing in the morning as dont feel great. As anyone pegged down a time their aiming for yet? I see last years winners hit 26mins, would that have anything to do with currents as that is pretty fast. I'm aiming for anything in between 30-33mins

mad m

I believe the 2nd wave had a much better tow than 1st last year. Can't remember who won it last year but it was close between Kevin Thornton for 2nd.

Pm1e

mad m wrote: »

I believe the 2nd wave had a much better tow than 1st last year. Can't remember who won it last year but it was close between Kevin Thornton for 2nd.

better tow?

biomed32

A 50 hour work week has left me panicking about logistics picking buses to coincide with train arrivals. Bus Eireann service is useless so going with citylink which drop me at maam cross

Pm1e

biomed32 wrote: »

A 50 hour work week has left me panicking about logistics picking buses to coincide with train arrivals. Bus Eireann service is useless so going with citylink which drop me at maam cross

Taken the day off work?

biomed32

Yea, I have a day off tomorrow and off sat and sunday. I think there is a bus service from Maam to Leeanne