Get Wet Stay Safe - Swim Safety Training Saturday 29 March 2025
Swim Ulster in partnership with Sport NI, Swim Ireland and the National Trust invites you to take part in this free session on safe open water swimming at Cushendun beach.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Swim Ulster in partnership with Swim Ireland, Sport NI and the National Trust, are delivering free sessions on safe open water swimming.
This session will cover acclimitasing to cold water, entry and exit, breath control and how to stay safe in open water.
Wetsuits: The wearing of wetsuits is not mandatory, but if you have one we would recommend that you wear it as water temperatures rarely get above 16c
A Free Get Wet Stay Safe Swim Cap and Tow Bag will be issued to those who attend. (only one swim cap and tow bag will be issued)
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 02870848728 Booking is managed by Get Wet Stay Safe initiative, please follow links to book
- Suitability
Swimmers must be 18 years of age
- Meeting point
Glenmona House car park, Cushendun
- What to bring and wear
Wetsuit not mandatory
- Accessibility
Accessing the beach involves moving across uneven terrain.
- Other
Booking is managed by Get Wet Stay Safe initiative, please follow links to book
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