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Event day info

Welcome to the Gaelforce Great Fjord Swim!

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Your competitor Event Info PDF with full event day info will be sent by email 1 week before the event date.

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Event schedule & timings

Event schedule & timings 
  • Registration: By post.
  • Race Hat & Number: Sent out by post, 9 days before the event.
  • International competitors: Collect your Race hat & Number on event day at the information desk.
  • Arrival time: See race schedule table.
  • Cut off time: Check the route information above.
  • Prize Giving: 11am (3.9km), 13:00pm (750m), 15:00pm (2km) or when the last prize winner is over the finish line.

3.9km Race schedule: 

WAVES Arrive to park at the Killary Adventure Centre (h91 PY61) START LINE BRIEFING START TIME
1 7:30am 8:35am 8:45am
2 7:40am 8:45am 8:55am
3 7:50am 8:55am 9:05am

750m Race schedule: 

WAVES START LINE BRIEFING START TIME
1 11:00am 11:30am
2 11:25am 11:55am
3 11:45am 12:20pm

 

Wave 1 - 2km Race schedule: 

WAVES Arrive to park at Killary Fjord Boat Torus parking lot (H91 YA49) BOAT DEPARTURE TIME START TIME
1 12:15pm ONLY (you will be turned away if you come earlier) 13:15pm 13:30pm

Waves 2 & 3 - 2km Race schedule: 

WAVES Arrive to park at Killary Adventure Centre (H91 PY61) BUS DEPARTURE TIME (from Killary Adventure Centre, H91 PY61)

BOAT DEPARTURE TIME

 START TIME
2 12:50pm 13:30pm 13:50pm 14:05pm
3 13:15pm 14:05pm 14:25pm 14:40pm

Parking & Facilities

Parking & Facilities

PARKING

  • Free parking for competitors.
  • 3.9km, 750m & 2km (waves 2 and 3) competitors' parking is available around the Killary Adventure Centre area. Exact locations will be sent to you closer to race day. 
  • 2km, wave 1 ONLY - event parking is at the Killary Fjord Boat Torus parking area.

FACILITIES 

  • 3.9km & 750m
    • Information desk - at the Killary Adventure Activity site
    • Key drop & Tow float - at the information desk
    • Bag drop - in the tents at the finish line
  • 2km wave 1 ONLY 
    • Information desk at the Killary Fjord Boat Tours parking area
    • Key drop - at the information desk before you get on the boat
    • Bag  drop - in the van/trailer before you get on the boat
    • Tow Float - at the information desk before you get on the boat
    • Bus back to your car after you have finished the event
  • 2km waves 2 & 3
    • Bus to start line 
    • Information desk at the Killary Fjord Boat Tours parking area
    • Key drop - before you get on the bus
    • Bag drop - in the van/trailer before you get on the bus
    • Tow Float - at the information desk before you get on the boat
  • All distances
    • Finishers merchandise - at the Killary Adventure Activity site
    • Toilets at the start and finish lines.
    • Finish line
      • Changing areas.
      • Prize giving
      • Heated medical tent.
      • Water refill stations.
      • Hot food, drinks & hot whiskey

Spectators are very welcome! Please stay within the area of the start and finish line.

Event kit

Event kit

Mandatory kit 

You will not be allowed to start without this kit.

  • Tow float – bring your own or hire with your entry.
  • Event swim hat with timing chip (provided).

Recommended kit 

  • Wetsuit. You can swim without or without a wetsuit.
  • Goggles.
  • Warm clothes for afterwards.
  • Flipflops or similar for walking to start line.
  • Water bottle for refilling at finish line. No water bottles available at this event.

Tow float hire

TOW FLOAT HIRE

You must wear a tow float to compete in this event.

  • Online entry: €10 to hire (+ €20 deposit)
  • On the day: €15 to hire (+ €20 deposit)

Deposit €20 (CASH ONLY) when you collect your tow float.

Safety

Safety
  • Fully marked course with rescue power boats & safety kayakers on the water
  • First aid point, Doctor & medical team
  • Race cap and tow float are mandatory.

Weather conditions are variable. Hypothermia can set in quickly, especially for anyone swimming in skins. It is essential that swimmers monitor how they feel in the water. If in doubt, act quickly and alert our safety staff on the water who will ensure you get the treatment you need.

If you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of, please drop us an e-mail in advance of the event: info@gaelforceevents.com.

LOCATION, TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

This event is based at:
Killary Adventure Centre, Leenane, Co Galway.
Eircode: H91 PY61 GPS: 53° 35.8"N    09° 47.1W

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