Mermaiding Georgina

16/09/2021

There is always that ‘what if scenario’ and risk when sea swimming no matter how safe you think you might be and especially when you start to push the boundaries and take on the marathon swimming challenges.
I hope I never have to call out the Arran RNLI team.

Its a privilege to know they’ve got my back with their voluntary commitment to saving lives at sea 24/7 365days of the year.

As the old saying goes, 'the nights are fair drawing in'! Our volunteer crew head out at any time of the day or night, and in any conditions to save lives at sea.

As a charity, we are entirely funded by the donations made by our generous supporters. This weekend, local open water swimmer Mermaiding Georgina will be undertaking an amazing challenge by swimming 24 miles over 24 hours in Lamlash Bay and she'll be donating the money raised to some great local causes including us here at Arran RNLI.

Click on the link below to visit her fundraising page to find out more about her challenge!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/swimminggeorgina24miles24hours?utm_term=8A3NAn797

13/09/2021

Saturday 18th Septembers 12pm noon from Lamlash pier I start swimming a total of 24 miles in 24 hours.
One mile on the hour every hour until the last hour at 11am.

Your physical support of being down at the pier at some point would be much appreciated.
We’re trying to put a rota together to ensure there is safety cover especially through the dark hours and night. If you can done even just an hour please let me know.

Here’s the just giving link….. please share and donate too 😜…

Weʼre raising money to support the Arran Junior Sailing club, Arran Junior Triathlon Club, C.O.A.S.T and RNLI with an ‘alternative Lamlash Splash’. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

12/09/2021

Weʼre raising money to support the Arran Junior Sailing club, Arran Junior Triathlon Club, C.O.A.S.T and RNLI with an ‘alternative Lamlash Splash’. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

07/09/2021

Instead of doing the Lamlash Splash this year, I am going to honour the weekend with a swim challenge and fund raiser split between for Junior Sailing Club, the Junior Triathlon Club, C.O.A.S.T and the RNLI

With a swim 24 miles in 24hours.
Ie one mile an hour starting at Midday or Saturday 18th and finishing with the last swim at 11am on Sunday 19th.

If you’d like to support and or join me for all or part - a Sunset swim, a Midnight BBQ, even a sunrise swim as a bit as a relay you’re more than welcome to.

28/06/2021

The weather forecast is looking good this week, we’ve still got an incredible plankton bloom and the sea water temperature has snuck up to between 15-17degrees (too warm I’ve just complained).

If anyone would like a swim with some coaching hints and tips or an intro to open water swimming I’ve availability after 5pm Monday to Friday or flexible times to suit you over the weekend.

11/06/2021

4 spaces available on the next introduction to open water swimming & front crawl development session
Saturday 12th June, 10am Lamlash pier. DM to book.

07/06/2021

Tuesday 8th June . Lamlash pier.

Introduction to open water swimming and front crawl fundementals-
6spaces available please Dm to book

07/06/2021

01/06/2021

Missing the pool or would like to swim in the sea?

The weather is a wee bit warmer and the sea temperature is coming up its time to get the costumes, wetsuits or whatever you would like to swim in out and come and enjoy the benefits of open water and sea swimming.

I’m offering open water swimming sessions evenings and weekends at a pace and distance that suits you.

Do you just want a paddle, a dip, get over a fear or even achieve a marathon distance swim I can tailor the session to suit you.

Next session bookable Saturday 5th June @ 10am meeting at Lamlash pier “Introduction to open water swimming & develop your Front Crawl”

Maximum of 6 per group £10 per person and booking is essential. DM for more information.

26/05/2021

Weather forecast is looking a wee bit more favourable than this day in February when I had a play in rhe waves!

Next session
Saturday 29th May -10am at Lamlash pier.
Introduction to Open water swimming with some front crawl development
£10per adult maximum of 6 in a group bookings essential.

17/05/2021

You’re never too old or too young!

Fancy a wee dip in the sea and an introduction to open water sea swimming or develop your stroke and feel confident in open water then get in touch.

Sessions available

Tuesday 18th-Lamlash @ 6pm- introduction to open water swimming

Wednesday 19th - Brodick @ 530pm - Introduction to open water swimming

Thursday, Friday to be advised. &weather depending

Saturday 22md- 930am Lamlash- Introduction to open water swimming

Other times and locations available depending on numbers.
£10 per person max of 6 in a group. Get in touch to book your place.

15/05/2021

Missing the pool or would like to swim in the sea?

The weather is a wee bit warmer and the sea temperature is coming up its time to get the costumes, wetsuits or whatever you would like to swim in out and come and enjoy the benefits of open water and sea swimming.

I’m offering open water swimming sessions evenings and weekends at a pace and distance that suits you.

Do you just want a paddle, a dip, get over a fear or even achieve a marathon distance swim I can tailor the session to suit you.

bookable class for 16years + is Sunday 16th May – 2pm meeting at Lamlash pier “Introduction to open water swimming”

Maximum of 6 per group £10 per person and booking is essential. DM for more information.