Éireman sponsors
Swim
| The Éireman swims are kindly sponsored by Blue Seventy. | |
| Event | Distance | Laps | Number of people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Distance | 3.8km | 2 | 1 |
| Long Relay | 3.8km | 2 | 2 |
| Middle Distance | 1.9km | 1 | 1 |
| Olympic Distance | 1.5km | 1 | 1 |
| Sprint Distance | 750m | 1 | 1 |
Long & Middle Distance Races
The swim course is in an anti clockwise direction keeping the bhoys on the left hand-side at all times. The swim start is at 6:30am, athletes must assemble at the swim start area at 6:10am.
- Wetsuits are mandatory. If you are not wearing a wetsuit you will not be allow enter the water.
- Athletes will be allowed to enter the water at 6.10am for a 10 minute warm up. Please note you will have to return to the Beach at 6.20am. Your cooperation is needed here. Failure to exit the water will delay the start
- At 6.25am athletes will be asked to proceed to the starting bhoys in the sea. We strongly recommend that weaker swimmers should position themselves at the back of the swim group.
- The race will begin at 6.30am.
A drinks station (water only) and an optical table will be located near to the entry/exit of the swim.
Exit the swim at the Triathlon Ireland arch and proceed onto the beach.
Continue up the path towards transition.
Long Distance competitors - aim for the bag racks and take your bike bag to the changing tent.
Olympic Distance
- Wetsuits are mandatory. If you are not wearing a wetsuit you will not be allow enter the water.
- Athletes will be allowed to enter the water at 9.10am for a 10 minute warm up. Please note you will have to return to the Beach at 9.20am. Your cooperation is needed here. Failure to exit the water will delay the start
- At 9.25am athletes will be asked to proceed to the starting bhoys in the sea. We strongly recommend that weaker swimmers should position themselves at the back of the swim group.
- The race will begin at 9.30am.
A drinks station (water only) and an optical table will be located near to the entry/exit of the swim.
Exit the swim at the Triathlon Ireland arch and proceed onto the beach.
Continue up the path towards transition.
Sprint Distance
- Wetsuits are mandatory. If you are not wearing a wetsuit you will not be allow enter the water.
- Athletes will be allowed to enter the water at 10.05am for a 5 minute warm up. Please note you will have to return to the Beach at 10.10am. Your cooperation is needed here. Failure to exit the water will delay the start
- At 10.10am athletes will be asked to proceed to the starting bhoys in the sea. We strongly recommend that weaker swimmers should position themselves at the back of the swim group.
- The race will begin at 10.15am.
A drinks station (water only) and an optical table will be located near to the entry/exit of the swim.
Exit the swim at the Triathlon Ireland arch and proceed onto the beach.
Continue up the path towards transition.
Swim course
Long & Middle Distance
- Long distance - two laps.
- Middle distance - one lap.
Olympic Distance
- One lap, starting at lifeguard hut.
Sprint Distance
- Starting at the pier and finishing at the lifeguard hut.
