ILDSA Swim Record

Solo swim by Andrew Packer (USA)

Wednesday 19 June 2024


Classic Galway Bay (Aughinish/Blackrock) - 1 way.

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

Between Aughinish Co.Clare and the Blackrock Diving Tower at Salthill in Galway. While this is only one of several routes in Galway Bay, this is the only route considered for the Irish Triple Crown.

Route distance 10.5km

Started at rocky shore line at Aughinish Co Clare boat is 100m from shore line (53° 10.254 N, 9° 4.188 W) at 8:05,
finished at beach next to Blackrock dive tower Salthill Galway (53° 15.42 N, 9° 5.49 W) at 10:40

Swim time 02:35:48

This swim has been RATIFIED by the ILDSA

Observer(s)Emily Timmins

Pilot(s)Nathan Timmins

CrewEmily Timmins

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