The Cork Surf Lifesaving community hosts children’s summer camps as well as offer pool and ocean training in lifesaving skills. In addition to promoting water safety throughout the year, Inchydoney Beach will be site of an inaugural sea swim.
The Ichydoney Summer Swim is a 500m, 1 km, and 2 km swim for the Cork Surf Lifesaving Club, held on August 7th. The charity event will support Cork Surf Lifesaving to provide lifesaving training to all ages.
The Inchydoney Summer Swim is an opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of wild swimming with trusted safety support in one of West Cork’s most beautiful locations.
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