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A Coastal Dip

  • 26-03-2021 11:05am
    #1
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭


    Hi Folks,

    Last year, myself and a friend set off on a swim from Dublin to Wexford. The idea being we swim form point to point resuming on any day from the exact point of exit on the last day. We got from Blackrock Baths to Cahore by September.

    This year, I hope to continue onwards from Cahore and hopefully get well into Waterford, so I am eagerly awaiting next weeks restrictions announcements.

    We raised money for Temple St and An Taisce Clean Coasts last year and this year I am raising funds for a good friend who is seeking cancer treatment abroad.

    The website where I will be blogging the adventure is at http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/ and it has last years swims included as a lead up for you to muse over at your leisure.

    I implore you to have a read and enjoy the story.

    KR
    Freddio


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  • #2
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    Hi Folks,

    I have a new blog post up. I hope you enjoy the swimming stories . ...

    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/index.php/2021/03/30/lockdown-tuesday/

    If you facebook or twitter, I would be indebted if you shared it to the wider world to help the fundraising aspect

    KR
    Freddio


  • #3
    Kurt_Godel.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 376 ✭✭Kurt_Godel.


    Looking forward to following this journey. Best of luck to your friend.

    I was in Cahore this morning, beautiful place to swim- hopefully you get to venture there soon enough.


  • #4
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    Thanks Kurt_Godel !

    Yes, From Cahore to Wexford town will be a gentle return along the long straight beach, before the rugged Waterford vistas.


  • #5
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    @Freddio

    Looper!!!:pac:


  • #6
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    mad m wrote: »
    @Freddio

    Looper!!!:pac:
    Takes one to know one Sir!


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  • #7
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    The adventure resumes ...

    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/index.php/2021/04/28/and-so-it-begins/


  • #8
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    FairPlay Freddio,

    I am looking forward to the updates


  • #9
    Kurt_Godel.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 376 ✭✭Kurt_Godel.


    mad m wrote: »
    FairPlay Freddio,

    I am looking forward to the updates

    Ditto, this should be a good read to follow.

    I've worn gloves the past month- can't stand the damn things and ditched them for my last swim, which felt much better (only 1km though)

    Why are you wearing a tow bouy? Visibility and/or dry equipment?


  • #10
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    Kurt_Godel. wrote: »
    Ditto, this should be a good read to follow.

    I've worn gloves the past month- can't stand the damn things and ditched them for my last swim, which felt much better (only 1km though)

    Why are you wearing a tow bouy? Visibility and/or dry equipment?

    Yes - Tow Float (huge bright orange yoke with my flip flops and car keys in it). The process is I drive to the finish and then cycle to the start, then collect my bike on the way back. Visibility, dry stuff and for the longer swims, something to hold onto for a rest should the need arise. I never really held onto it in last years swims but Niall, my partner did.

    Suit / Gloves / Socks / Neoprene hat (all 2mm)

    A few weeks ago I forgot my neoprene hat and just used 2 swim caps and I didn't notice any difference (but it was a warm day)

    If anyone wants to go on the blog mailing list, DM me your email address . . ..


  • #11
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    Don’t forget the drugs :pac:


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  • #12
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    mad m wrote: »
    Don’t forget the drugs :pac:
    Swimming is my drug


  • #13
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    At the risk of being accused of spamming the forum . . ..

    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/index.php/2021/05/10/breaking-wind/


  • #14
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    Freddio wrote: »
    At the risk of being accused of spamming the forum . . ..

    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/index.php/2021/05/10/breaking-wind/

    Nice read before bed Ted....


  • #15
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    The journey continues

    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/index.php/2021/05/30/so-far-yet-not-so-near/


  • #16
    Kurt Godelfish
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Kurt Godelfish


    Thats a good honest report. Plans don't always go our way and there's no point in fighting with the sea. I'm sure it was disappointing having to bail and walk back but you live to fight another day and the sea ain't going anywhere!


  • #17
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    Kurt Godelfish wrote: »
    Thats a good honest report. Plans don't always go our way and there's no point in fighting with the sea. I'm sure it was disappointing having to bail and walk back but you live to fight another day and the sea ain't going anywhere!
    Thanks Kurt, I went back yesterday and took it from there to Curracloe. It hasn’t made it to the blog yet but it was good to be back in the saddle.

    And yes as we all know, there can only be one winner in a fight with the sea.


  • #18
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    This was last Sunday's swim where I got back on track,

    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/index.php/2021/06/10/a-day-out-at-the-beach/

    I hoping to be reporting significant progress from this point after the weekend


  • #19
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    I know I am going to get criticized for this but hey ho . ..

    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/index.php/2021/06/25/between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/


  • #20
    Kurt Godelfish
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭Kurt Godelfish


    Freddio wrote: »
    I know I am going to get criticized for this but hey ho . ..

    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/index.php/2021/06/25/between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/

    Really enjoying the updates on this journey, doubt there will be too many criticising! After the crap covid year(s) its fantastic to follow any type of journey.

    Also, as a triathlete I can assure you aren't the first to cycle main roads in a wetsuit:D Many a beginner has rushed through transition wondering why their time is so good and hopped on the bike... oh crap I was meant to ditch the wetsuit wasn't I?!?

    Keep 'em coming and bon voyage


  • #21
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    Thanks for the clarification on that kurt. I wonder do those triathletes feel the same absurdity? I now know I’m part of a special club!!!!


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  • #22
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    Apologies for the radio silence

    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/index.php/2021/07/22/south-by-south-by-south-west/



  • #23
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    It's been a month since my last confession . ..


    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/index.php/2021/08/23/the-consignment/



  • #24
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    Happy new year boards swimmers!



    I am now looking at the Waterford coastline for 2022 with the hope to make it from Hook to Dunmore east early in June and onwards from then to Cork. The only thing is, this summer will require lots of boat and canoe safety cover and thats only going to happen if I manage to get sponsorship....


    So boards friends, If you are looking to have your logo and periodic commentary on the website about your fantastic product or service, I would be only too happy to work with you. So please feel free to DM with the strictest of confidence.


    Don't forget to catch up on the website too

    http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com



  • #25
    Freddio
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Freddio


    Hi Folks,


    with one thing and another, I didn't get going this year. There is the slight hope that I will get across Waterford estuary this August but it wont be much further than that.

    In other news, I am trying to get the book of the exploits so far published so I have put up a new gofundme which you can read all about on the home page of the website http://www.atswimtwobeaches.com/


    Thank you for reading thus far and best of luck to anyone swimming in Dun Laoghaire tomorrow


    ....



  • #26
    sudocremegg
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭sudocremegg


    Waterford Estuary would be a real challenge. Looking forward to reading about it.



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