Welcome to Gaelforce Great Fjord swim
Here you'll find all the essential information you need to be fully prepared for the event. Please read everything carefully — these details will help ensure you have a safe, smooth, and enjoyable experience.
Full Schedule
8km Race schedule:
| WAVES | Arrive to park in Leenane Village |
BUS DEPARTURE TIME (from the Leenane Village) |
START LINE BRIEFING |
START TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:45am | 8:30am | 8:50am | 9:00am |
3.9km Race schedule:
| WAVES | Arrive to park at the Killary Adventure Centre (H91 PY61) |
Walk to the start line (20min) |
START LINE BRIEFING |
START TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:30am | 7:50am | 8:35am | 8:45am |
| 2 | 7:40am | 8:00am | 8:45am | 8:55am |
| 3 | 7:50am | 8:10am | 8:55am | 9:05am |
750m Race schedule:
| WAVES | Arrive to park at the Killary Adventure Centre (H91 PY61) |
Walk to the start line (20min) |
START LINE BRIEFING | START TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:25am | 10:00am | 10:50am | 11:20am |
| 2 | 10:10am | 10:30am | 11:35am | 12:05pm |
| 3 | 10:55am | 11:15am | 12:20pm | 12:50pm |
Wave 1 - 2km Race schedule ONLY:
| 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 |
***Please note that times may be subject to change
8km distance specificities
Please note this race is for experienced swimmers only. Due to the length and nature of the course, we cannot guarantee you will be in sight of a safety boat or kayaker at all times. Please keep this in mind when you decide to enter.
You’ll need to be over 18 years old and have completed a 3.9km swimming race within the last 12 months and provide proof of this to compete at this distance. Wetsuits are compulsory for this distance. Due to the length of the swim, the race director will make the final decision if you are allowed to compete in this distance.
Recommended Kit
- Wetsuit. You can swim without or with a wetsuit.
- Goggles.
- Warm clothes for afterwards.
- Flipflops or similar for walking to the start line.
- Water bottle for refilling at the finish line. No water bottles are available at this event.
Parking
- 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 Otter Hostel (on your way to the start and finish lines)
- Key drop & Tow float - at the information desk
- Bag drop - in the changing 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 (outside the Killary Adventure Centre)
- Information desk at the Killary Adventure Centre reception
- 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 bus