Sandycove Island Challenge

The Old Head of Kinsale shelters Sandycove Island from the prevalent westerly winds. Swim at high tide for the easiest swim. Low tide exposes hidden reefs and a beach at the base of the slipway. Medium currents at mid-tide can present problems for slower swimmers.

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The annual Edge Sports Sandycove Island Challenge is a 1.8 km 1-lap open water swimming competition around Sandycove Island in Kinsdale, Co Cork, Ireland that takes place September or October. Waves of 30 swimmers go off with the fastest first. There are age group categories both wetsuit and non-wetsuit and an overall trophy both male and female.

Name of Race

Sandycove Island Challenge

Event Month

September

Region

Europe

Body of Water

Ocean sea

Distances Offered

1-2k

Temperature

Cold

Moderate

Experience

Beginner

Water Type

Sea

Swim Type

Race

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Event Info

ned.denison@corkopenwater.com

http://www.corkmasters.ie/

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