Aughinish in Co. Clare

Start

Blackrock Diving Tower,Salthil

Finish

Distance:

42,192 M


Welcome

The 2023 Galway Bay Swim which had to be postponed twice due to Met Eireann small craft warnings for Galway Bay took place on Saturday 9th September 2023 when 125 swimmers crossed Galway Bay, (44 solo swimmers, 25 relay teams (81 relay team swimmers).  For the original swim date of July 15th, 2023, we had154 swimmers planning to swim across Galway Bay, (65 solo swimmers, 25 relay teams (89 relay team swimmers).  For those who could not participate in the rescheduled swim, we hope that you get the opportunity to partake in 2024.

The swimmers were supported by over 90 boats and 100 crew in the bay. For the final 100 metres into Blackrock diving tower, paddle boards and kayaks guided the swimmers home. Waiting for the swimmers were their family and friends along with many more supporters and volunteers on the land. The swimmers’ safety on the crossing was provided by a team of local boat captains, sailors, fishermen, Civil Defence, Oranmore-Maree Coastal Rescue, Doolin Coast Guard, and the RNLI.

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LATEST NEWS

2023 Swimmer Registration and Safety Briefing

RESCHEDULED TO: Friday, September 8th, 2023 @ 6.00 pm in the Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra, Galway. 

New Date – Saturday 9th September, 2023

The 2023 Galway Bay Swim has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 9th, 2023. 

2023 Galway Bay Swim Postponed again

The swim which was rescheduled from July to Saturday 19th August 2023 has again been postponed

Galway Bay Swim Videos

GALWAY BAY SWIM

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SOLO MALE

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RELAY

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TOTAL

Km Swam

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BOAT CREW

& MEMBERS

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PREVIOUS SWIMMERS

with top tips to complete the swim

Brian
Coll
Kevin
Thorton
David
O'Donnel
Alan
Coyne