Lough Gill Swim Report

Well done to all the sligo tri club members who took part and completed the inagural lough gill 8.5km swim in aid of the hospice. Lynsey Dunne was first non wetsuit lady, Caoimhe was first wetsuit lady and Sandra was third. Other club members who took part were Stewart McKenna, Andy Hamilton, Sam McGarry, Paul Burns, Skinny McMorrow, Anthony Blake, Padraig Hanley, Shane O'Doherty and David Downes.
Conditions were pretty good with lowish winds and sunshine for most of the race. The water was quite choppy at the exit of the bonnet river but calm otherwise. The distance and lack of float in the lake made for a really gruelling swim and everyone was glad to see the shore at the finish with the final swimmer coming home in 4.5 hours. A great crowd with a Dj and marquee had gathered at the finish.
The event was extremely well organised and a credit to the committee and everyone who helped them. The goodie bags were packed tighter than anything we'd ever seen and each swimmer had a kayaker to accompany them and some even two kayakers. The final tally for the fundraising will not be in for a week or two but it looks set to break the eu5000 target. If anyone wants to donate contact any of the swimmers or Sam, Kieran and Paul.
This will become an annual event and there's 51 weeks to prepare for anyone intending to do it next time!