The Longest Day Swim 2024 | Swim the River Corrib

Sat Jun 22 2024 at 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC01:00

River Corrib | Galway

Galway Swimming Club
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The Longest Day Swim 2024 | Swim the River Corrib
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The Longest Day Swim 2024

(River Corrib Galway Ireland)


‘Swim the Corrib – County to City’


On 22nd June 2024 Galway Swimming Club  is proud to be hosting the Longest Day Swim 2024. This charity river swim gives participants the chance to swim down the fabulous River Corrib passing many of Galway’s favourite landmarks including the University of Galway Menlo Castle Steamboat Quay and swimming under the Quincentennial Bridge. This is a not to be missed opportunity to see Galway from a unique perspective! 


The inaugural running of the event was in 2019 since when it has steadily grown and is now a key race on the Galway Open Water Swimming Calendar. With previous competitors including Ex-US Olympic swimmers Gunnar Bentz Peter Vanderkaay and Davis Tarwater the event has earned praise for its charity support and welcoming atmosphere!


The Event:

The Longest Day Swim is a timed open water river swim for over 18’s which attracts all standards of open water swimmers and triathletes: from fun swimmers to elite athletes all are welcome!! The event aims to promote awareness of the positive physical and mental health benefits of swimming whilst raising crucial funds for this year’s charity partner Claddagh Watch (https://claddaghwatch.ie/).


There are two swims available with each distance having Male/Female and Skins/Suits categories. A 4km swim starting at Glenlo Abbey and a 2.5km version starting at the slip in Dangan. Swimmers will have to navigate their way across the Corrib from their starting points and then head downstream to the finish line at Steamers’ Quay (Woodquay just above the Salmon Weir).


The 4K swim STARTs from The Glenlo Abbey Hotel. 53°18’11.1″N 9°05’21.6″W [https://goo.gl/maps/axA9jwTUAeSz4vWq6]

The 2.5K swim STARTs from NUIG Dangan. 53°17’43.3″N 9°04’28.8″W [https://goo.gl/maps/3GzJUuXitq6e7wZr6]

Both Swim Events FINISH at the COMMERCIAL BOAT CLUB Eircode: H91 FH61 Waterside Woodquay Galway. 53°16’41.9″N 9°03’16.1″W [https://goo.gl/maps/umPU6znKFYsUR79S9] 


What do I get for my entry fee?

1. To swim in either of the 2.5 km or 4 km races.

2. A GSC “Longest Day Swim” swimming hat

3. A Longest Day Swim 2024 gift 

4. A Goodie bag with water fruit etc

5. Some tasty food after your swim where you can relax at the Awards ceremony

6. Support GSC and Claddagh Watch charity

7. Bragging rights for the rest of the year that you swam the Corrib!!


REGISTRATION:

You can register at: https://www.galwayswimmingclub.ie/longest-day-swim

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River Corrib, River Corrib, Co. Galway, Ireland, Galway

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