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Get Wet Stay Safe - Swim Safety Training Saturday 20th July

Swim Ulster in partnership with Sport NI, Swim Ireland and the National Trust are delivering free sessions on safe open water swimming

  • 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

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

Upcoming events

Event

Get Wet Stay Safe - Swim Safety Training Saturday 17th August 

Swim Ulster in partnership with Sport NI, Swim Ireland and the National Trust are delivering free sessions on safe open water swimming

Event summary

on
17 Aug 2024
at
09:15 to 10:15
Event

Get Wet Stay Safe - Swim Safety Training Sunday 29th September 

Swim Ulster in partnership with Sport NI, Swim Ireland and the National Trust are delivering free sessions on safe open water swimming

Event summary

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29 Sep 2024
at
09:30 to 10:30