Classic Galway Bay (Aughinish/Blackrock) - 2 ways.
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 Stone steps at Blackrock tower, Salthill, Galway (53° 15.4 N, 9° 5.5 W) at 7:55; turned at Stony beach right of Tower, Aughinish, Co. Clare (53° 10.068 N, 9° 4.818 W), finished at Stone steps at blackrock tower, Salthill, Galway (53° 15.4 N, 9° 5.5 W) at 15:53
Swim time 07:58:55
This swim has been RATIFIED by the ILDSA
Observer(s)
Bridget Wing
Pilot(s)
David Oliver
Crew
Janet Devin, Ronan Oliver, John Ryan
Additional information about the swim
Swimmer stayed port side for full swim. Westerly wind turned moderate to fresh from the fifth hour with constant lifting roll hitting swimmer on his left. Strong steady swimming throughout.
