ILDSA Swim Record

Solo swim by John Charles Curley (IRL)

Saturday 1 June 2024

Classic Fastnet (Fastnet/Baltimore) - 1 way.

This route is categorised as a Point A to Point B swim.

Between Fastnet Rock and Baltimore Harbour, Co Cork. This is the most common route for swims to or from Fastnet, and is the only route considered for the Irish Triple Crown.

Route distance 20.5km

Started at Fastnet Lighthouse (51° 23.367 N, 9° 36.017 W) at 7:38,
finished at Baltimore Harbour (51° 29.011 N, 9° 22.46 W) at 14:33

Swim time 06:55:32

This swim has been RATIFIED by the ILDSA

Observer(s)	Clare O’Connor

Pilot(s)	Ger Kennedy

Crew	John Thorne, Gar Roche

Additional information about the swim

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Nice calm day. LIght winds,mostly under F3. Sunny day. John Charley started in very small wavelets with no waves. All the feeds were completed every 45 minutes with a combination of warm feeds and carbo drinks and gels. Later in the swim, a sandwich and almond slices were given. No painkillers issued and no cramps (great news). Loads of dolphins to keep the swimmer amused. Stroke was very steady throughout. A great day on the water.

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