DWOpenWater

23/10/2026

Stormy weather means NO open water swims. Be safe, stay away.
When the weather settles, ensure 2 full complete tides before thinking about a dip.

Have a look, be vigilant, be sensible.

It's the time of year for wilder weather, colder conditions and being sensible about it.

With increased rain, run off from fields, rivers are fuller, streams are bigger, drains overflow and increased debris in the water.

Watch the weather, keep updated, and always look for changes in and around the water before getting in.

Be safe

15/10/2026

09/10/2026

Get stronger for the water, mentally and physically.
Test your boundaries on land!
🙌💪🫶

07/10/2026

£5,073.09 raised for EVORA Hospice

Here’s the deal we offered for 2026 👇
🎟️ One North Channel relay slot
💸 infinity Channel Swimming waives the fee and The team raises that fee to gift it EVORA Hospice (formerly Southern Area Hospice)

The EVORA Hospice DW Ducks said “we’re in” — and then smashed the target. 💪

The team trained relentlessly for three months to get ready. Early starts, cold water, no shortcuts. 🥶🔥

📅 24 June 2026
🇮🇪➡️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Ireland to Scotland
🏊 7 swimmers
⏱️ 16h 30m 48s
🚤 Piloted by Connla Conway aboard ĀNANTYA

The community showed up in a big way, with so many of you glued to the tracker cheering them across. 📍👀

Team members from EVORA Hospice DW Ducks, Skipper Connla Conway and infinity Channel Swimming Director Jacqueline McClelland presented a cheque to EVORA Hospice. 🧾✨ Huge thanks to every swimmer, supporter and donor. You made waves. 🌊

🚨 YOUR TURN: THE 2027 CHALLENGE 🚨
Got a crew? Got the grit? Swim the North Channel your way:
🤽 Skins — ratified under ILDSA North Channel rules (4–6 swimmers)
🤽 Skins + wetsuit mix — assisted (up to 8 swimmers)
🤽 Wetsuits only — assisted (up to 8 swimmers)

We waive fee. You raise it. EVORA Hospice wins. 💙

📩 EOI to: [email protected]

Who’s next? Tag your relay crew below 👇🦆