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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.

Event 750m Info PDF 750m PDF

Event Wave 1 2km Info PDF Wave 1 2km PDF

Event Waves 2 & 3 2km Info PDF Waves 2 & 3 2km PDF

Event 3.9km Info PDF 3.9km PDF

Race 750m Numbers 750m Race Numbers

Race 2km Numbers 2km Race Numbers

Race 3.9km Numbers 3.9km Race Numbers

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	PARK BY - at Killary Adventure Centre (H91PY61)	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	PARK BY - at Killary Adventure Centre (H91PY61)	START LINE BRIEFING	START TIME
1	9:35am	11:00am	11:30am
2	9:55am	11:25am	11:55am
3	10:20am	11:45am	12:20am

Wave 1 - 2km Race schedule:

WAVES	PARK BY - at Killary Fjord Boat Tours carpark (H91YA49)	BOAT DEPARTS	START TIME
1	12:15pm (no ealier, you will get turned away)	13:15pm	13:30pm

Waves 2 & 3 - 2km Race schedule:

WAVES	PARK BY - at Killary Adventure Centre (H91PY61)	BUS DEPARTS FROM KILLARY	BOAT DEPARTS	START TIME
2	12:50pm	13:30pm	13:50pm	14:05pm
3	13:15pm	14:05pm	14:25pm	14:40pm

Parking & Facilities

PARKING

Parking is available around the Killary Adventure Centre area. Exact locations will be sent to you closer to race day.
You may have to take a short bus journey from your car park area.
Free parking for competitors.

FACILITIES

Toilets at the start and finish lines.
Storage area/key drop.
Bag transfer.
Changing areas.
Heated medical tent.
Water refill stations at finish line.
Hot food, drinks & hot whiskey at finish line.

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

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 (+ deposit), €30 to buy.
On the day: €15 to hire (+deposit), €35 to buy.

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

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.