We are grateful to infinity Channel for their helpfulness, organization and piloting in our swim crossing of the North Channel, which ensured us a safe, successful and memorable swim straight from Donaghadee… Read more “Brigada Salata”

infinity have supported me for many years through lots of swim challenges culminating this year in the North Channel Solo. Their drive, passion, guidance and commitment to supporting the swimmers is second… Read more “Dominic Mudge”

As someone who has completed three EC Relays and attempted an EC Solo, I would say that my experience with infinity was wonderful. If I were to consider another channel attempt it… Read more “Steve Lodge”

I owe a huge debt of gratitude to infinity for their navigation – not only in the water! Infinity went above and beyond, before, during, after, on dry land, in the sea… Read more “Team Grainne Ni Mhaille Rockabill relay June 2023”

I would just like to thank all infinity HITtheWALL (7) 26th – 29th May 2023 Padraig Mallon Jacqueline McClelland and their team for making this weekend so much a fun and fulfilling… Read more “Jonty Warneken”

Absolutely loved wearing my brand new infinity Channel Swimming swim suit today. It was comfortable and am incredibly grateful as I got it post 6hr swim infinity HITtheWALL (7) 26th – 29th… Read more “Amanda Holland infinity Swim kit”

I’ve just returned from my 2nd HITtheWALLswim camp. To be transparent due to a combination of ill health, significant life events etc impacting on fitness & confidence, I spent wks considering cancelling.… Read more “Andrew Butler”

Epic 4 day swim adventure with infinity Channel Swimming, catching up with old friends and making new friendships. It’s an honour and privilege to meet and swim with so many like minded… Read more “Epic 4 day swim adventure with infinity Channel Swimming”

I just returned back to Berlin from a long weekend in Ireland, full of swimming, laughter and happiness. In the end I was able to finish a six hour swim in not… Read more “Weekend full of Swimming, Laughter and Happiness.”

Tegnap délután haza értem Írországból, ahol intenzív napokat töltöttem számos barátom társaságában. A Hit the Wall edzőtábor számos lehetőséget biztosít a képességek megismerésére. Személy szerint az én kedvenc részem, amikor pár hajóval… Read more “Attila Manyoki”

All events done. A choppy swelly swim. infinity HITtheWALL (7) 26th – 29th May 2023 Awesome weekend. My 1st 6hrs 13.4 degrees after all the other events of the past 3 days.… Read more “A choppy swelly swim”

I hit the walllllll Yes The valley was split by the roar of welfare. A second before entering the water I had to release the demons If I knew it was a… Read more “I hit the walllllll”

Mighty weekend in Carlingford, best swimmers, best crew and beautiful scenery! 35k of swimming in 4 days, ending with a tough 6 hour swim. I HIT THE WALL Bring on IJsselmeer and… Read more “Mighty weekend in Carlingford”

6 hours North Channel qualifier  Slow steady pace.. Approx 15k swam today. HITtheWALL weekend in Carlingford wrapped up. Such a wonderful experience with the best infinity Channel Swimming Jacqueline, Pádraig & all… Read more “6 hours North Channel qualifier”

Didn’t take many photos cause I spent most of my time here swimming.  28 miles over 4 days and 7 swims. @infinitychanne3 really knows how to put on an event that brings… Read more “Hit The Wall 2023!”

I can’t thank them enough for their support and the infectious love for open water swimming they create up in Carlingford. The Lough was a bit moody today, the winds picked up… Read more “6 hours under the watchful eyes of @infinitychanne3”

I completed my best ever swim at Battle of Carlingford Lough 7.5km race. Going a little further at 7.8km just under 3hrs, best consistent pace at 2.15/100m. Last 1km through large clumps… Read more “Sarah Louise Brown”

Andrew Donaldson Cook Strait – New Guinness World Record (awaiting ratification) Time: 4:33:50 Distance: 23.4km (S-N) Date: 7 March 2023 Avr Pace: 1:10/100m Water Temp: 14-15 degrees Tracker: Track here Skipper: Grant… Read more “Andrew Donaldson”

My daughter, Jessika, a very keen and committed pool swimmer started her open water swimming journey in 2021 over lock downs when she was 14. Jessika quickly fell in love with this… Read more “Love from Mum Kelly”

I thought I’d write up a few notes about my swim ‘up north’….. A bit before the swim The North Channel seemed an unimaginable beast and to be honest, this swim had… Read more “Sarah Liles”

History has been made ! Wow, how crazy… What an experience… What a challenge… And we succeeded 💪🏻 Yes we succeeded… Proud to be part of the first team from Israel And… Read more “Omri Gonen Dubi”

To say successfully swimming The North Channel is a dream come true for me is an understatement. On July 21st 2021 I actually swam from Scotland to the North of Ireland, how… Read more “Elaine Burrows Dillane”

This was a rollercoaster journey from Mull of Kintyre to Tornamoney Point, Co Antrim. The water was crystal clear, but cold at 11’c. The scenery was majestic, “dark distant mountains with valleys… Read more “Dal Riata, Mná na Mara, June 2021”

When I completed my first channel relay with Infinity and the Deadly Diamonds in 2016, I thought it couldn’t get any better and that I wouldn’t do this again. However, training with… Read more “Jane”

A big thank you to infinity Channel Swimming. Kieran, Jack were simply amazing. To meet someone in Bangor Marina in the dark for the first time and then ending the day believing… Read more “Team Rocket North Channel 2021”

I took on the most challenging swim I have ever done 22.5k from Victoria lock to the helli hunter marker bouy at the start of carlingfordlough. The training was done the mind… Read more “Steven Grimley”

Anyone who is thinking of crossing the channel is nuts, so many things can go wrong and will go wrong, but it at least you know one part of the equation is… Read more “infinity Channel Crossings, what a team. “

Couldn’t agree more, what a team you are at Infinity! Your expertise, care, attention to every last detail, the laughter, the singing, and the tears I will remember this adventure for the… Read more “Team MNÁ NA MARA”

Sea Shepherd mission is to defend, conserve and protect our ocean. Sea Shepherd is an international, non-profit marine conservation organization that engages in direct action campaigns to defend wildlife and conserve and… Read more “infinity Channel Swimming supporting SEA SHEPHERD”

When I got all details from the Oceans Seven series I was sure that my main challenge would be the North channel. I swam rough places in the world and my experience… Read more “My journey to succeed the North channel and thus the Oceans Seven”

From the moment I arrived in Northern Ireland and made contact with Pádraig and Jacqueline, I knew I was in the best of hands. In the months leading up to my swim… Read more “Juileanne Goode”

Lauren O’Malley USA swims Carlingford Lough Victoria Lock to Helly Hunter Through many of my adventures and sporting challenges I have been privileged to see rare and wild landscapes and striking natural… Read more “Unlocking the Lough”

Take a teaspoon of cement, and toughen the hell up! It says something about a person, when they choose to take on the challenge of swimming the North Channel. I am not… Read more “Anna’s North Channel Swim”

Susan Douglas has reported in from her Bank Holiday weekend away in Ireland at Omeath which is on the East Coast almost on the border between North & Southern Ireland:- “I’ve been in… Read more “The Battle Of Carlingford Lough, Ireland”

We, the Mad Turks, had a relay crossing of the North Channel at the end of July 2019 with infinity, while our friend Kamil had his solo crossing on the same day. Both… Read more “Mad Turks North Channel Relay team”

I had a great time swimming with Infinity! For my North Channel swim, the Infinity team were excellent communicators, good planners, and excellent support in the water, and super friendly. Working with… Read more “Zach Margolis”

Every year around 200 participants from all over the world gather in Carlingford, Ireland to take part in the years most awaited open water endurance swim event hosted by infinity Channel Swimming… Read more “HITtheWALL reviews”

Dear Pádraig, Thank you so much for your valuable contribution to the swim. It was really reassuring seeing you there at the wheel, especially at night. My swim journey started with you… Read more “Anna Power”

A few days have now past from the Irish Sea relay Channel swim success and the sea has return to its old choppy self.  Some years back we were contacted by Ger… Read more “Team Gavin Glynn”

A wee thank you.. 🇦🇺 🇫🇷 🇮🇪Last Monday 26/8/19, I was lucky enough to swim across the North Channel between Donaghadee (Northern Ireland) and Portpatrick (Scotland). The conditions were good, my support… Read more “Pierre Lord”

On Tuesday 13th August I achieved something pretty special: I swam the North Channel. Those of you reading this post will know the significance of this; it’s undoubtedly the greatest physical achievement… Read more “David Conradie”

In the closing stage of her North Channel swim crossing @Catherine Breed finishes in 11 hours 6 minutes and 40 seconds to kick start the 2019 season. Catherine left Bangor harbour early… Read more “Catherine Breed”

It’s a tough swim.  Really.  Pádraig’s experience both on and in the water were critical to my success and I can’t give enough thanks for his support.  A shout out is well-deserved… Read more “Ryan Utsumi USA”

Channel swims are never easy and on top of this my crossing from Ireland to Scotland came at a time when my father was very ill and passed away. The Infinity team… Read more “Marty Filipowski”

The Isle of Man was my second relay channel crossing for me with Infinity Channel Swimming. The crew has all that it takes to do successful channel swim: strong knowledge of the Irish Sea,… Read more “Elina”

#HITtheWALL   An email went around the outdoor Swimmer team – yoga, meditation, swimming weekend in Ireland … “Alice this looks right up your street”, said our Marketing Manager Sharon “ooh sounds… Read more “Alice Gartland”

Being part of the 1st relay that swam from the IOM to Ireland was a very special event for me, more so because I have organised it in the past. Unfortunately, we did… Read more “Carole Laporte”

Hi Padraig & team. Replying to the feedback email you sent out on how it helped me this year. I did Hit the Wall in a wetsuit as I thought that was… Read more “John McKenna ireland”

Swam the English Channel, in 16hours , 41 min, and covered 70km. Was on a spring tide and hit a bit of bad weather on the day. Hit the wall 8 hour… Read more “Ger Devin Ireland”

With pleasure…. “I would like to extend my thanks to the Infinity Channel Swimming team for their unwavering help and support in the lead up and during my Channel crossing. Communication from… Read more “Rachael Elkain”

I had an excellent service   Very reasonable before regarding conditions. Excellent service. Cannot fault! To know more click here

HITtheWALL was an awesome swimming experience- Thank you so much. I learnt a lot just by socializing and interacting with all the international swimmers who attended it too. It most definitely helped my… Read more “Sam Whelpton South Africa”

First of all I didn’t know what to expect when I booked Hit the Wall but as the event loomed I was struggling to get swims under my belt that was anywhere… Read more “Stuart Munday UK”

‘’It’s great when a well thought out plan succeeds and wow really chuffed that we crossed the Dál Riata Channel with a perfect combination of teams Infinity Channel Crossing and One Day… Read more “One day wonders”

2018 – I achieved one of my childhood dreams and swam the English Channel raising over £3500 each for two charities (SSAFA and Welsh Hearts) HITtheWALL really helped me to believe in… Read more “Cath Pendelton UK”

Padraig and Jacqueline, Throughout the entire preparation for my north channel attempt the infinity team were a constant source of encouragement, offering helpful advice and useful information born from direct experience of… Read more “Jonathan NIC Solo”

Dear Padraig and Jacqueline, I don’t have to write a testimonial – see below – it speaks for itself – A BIG THANK YOU! I did not think I could do this… Read more “Herman van der Westhuizen”

I had a great experience with infinity ,the crew were fantastic and very passionate at what they are doing . They did every thing possible to make my journey was it was… Read more “Carmel Collins NIC Solo”

Being part of the 1st relay that swam from the IOM to Ireland was a very special event for me, more so because I have organised it in the past. Unfortunately, we… Read more “Team TRISKELION IOM to Ireland”

Team Riptide was brought together by Padraig to take on one of the least crossed and most difficult channels in the world. Infinity had spent years plotting the route, tides and weather… Read more “Team Riptide Dál Riata Channel 2016”

HITtheWALL 2016 Feedback Book HITtheWALL 2017 here   Just a very small snip of the feedback from the HITtheWALL weekend 2016 Maeve McConnell  Great weekend- a real challenge at times! Preferred swimming A… Read more “HITtheWALL 2016”

The team of 210 Southwest and I would like to thank ‘Infinity’ and Padraig for the expert piloting, guidance and motivation for our successful swim across the Dal Riata Channel. As a… Read more “Keith Garry and Team of 210 Southwest”

Team member fast and frozen 2 way north channel relay team 1st two way North Channel crossing. I am absolutely delighted we used the services of Infinity Channel Swimming and placed our trust… Read more “Ryan Stramrood”

Team Captain, Infinity V North Channel Relay I would have no hesitation in recommending Infinity Channel Swimming to all Open Water Swimmers – be they channel aspirants or not. Infinity channel swimming work with… Read more “Gillian McShane Team Captain”

Swim The North Channel with Infinity Channel Swimming. Pilot two-way course North Channel, Start: 7:52.00 am July 27th Landfall in Scotland: 11:33.06 pm Finish: 1:49.23 pm July 28th Time: 29 hours 57 minutes… Read more “Making History 1st successful twoway of the North (Irish) Channel”

Nuala Moore International Ice Swimming Association Ambassador – Bering Straits relay team member – Ice Miler   ”Open water is what Mallon’s know best.  Marathon swimming is what they do.”