HITtheWALL ITINERARY
HITtheWALL 2019
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| Friday 24th May 2019 | |||
| SESSION 1
HITtheWALL REGISTRATION and ADVENTURE |
SKYPARK, Carlingford | 18:00 hrs | Adventure event – Details to be announced.
Registration and FUN adventures! |
| Bus journey | From Skypark to Camlough Lake | 20:30 hrs | |
| Session 2 HITtheWALL GLOW Night Swim |
Camlough Lake | 21:30hrs | Night swimming |
| 21:30hrs | Safety Briefing | ||
| 21:45hrs | 750M Swim start | ||
| 23:15hrs | Swim Finish | ||
| Bus journey | From Camlough Lake to Carlingford | 23:30hrs | |
| Channel swimming involves progress forwards it the hours of darkness. This is great practice. Swimmers will be asked to stay in groups of two or more for safety and also to experience swimming in the dark in a fun and safe way. You will be given a specific swim briefing on the night regarding this swim and all swimmers will be supplied with glow sticks.
Course: The GLOW Night Swim is around the Guinness World Record 750M course, distance swam within the 90 minutes will depending on your swim speed. Depending on ability and swimmers will be asked to stay in groups of two for safety and also to experience swimming in the dark. You will be given a swim briefing on the night regarding this swim and all swimmers will be supplied with a glow stick and a swim cap. Adventure lights and swim secure devices may be worn. Duration: 90 minutes swimming dusk into nightfall swim. Water Temperature: COOL 12-14 DEGREES C |
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| Saturday 25th May, 2019
HW 04:30 4.4M LW 10:40 1.3M HW 17:20 4.0M LW 23:00 1.6M NEAPS +3 SPRINGS -5 |
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| Session 1 HITtheWALL Morning Glory Swim |
Carlingford South Pier, Carlingford Co.Louth |
06:30hrs | Registration |
| 06:45hrs | Safety Briefing | ||
| 07:00hrs | Swim start | ||
| 08:00hrs | Swim Finish | ||
| This will be around a 1km/2km course depending on ability. | |||
| Session 2 HITtheWALL infinity YOGA |
Foye Centre, Carlingford | 09:00hrs | |
| infinity YOGA will focus on developing your overall flexibility particularly the shoulders. Please wear loose fitting clothing – bring a towel and a drink.
Duration 60 minutes |
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| Session 3 THE BATTLE OF CARLINGFORD LOUGH RACE |
Carlingford South Pier, Carlingford Co.Louth |
13:30 Registration 13:45 Warm up 14:00 Race start |
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| 12:30 hrs | Safety Briefing | ||
| 13:30hrs | Warm up | ||
| 13:45hrs | Swim safety briefing | ||
| 14:00hrs | Swim start | ||
| 17::00hrs | Swim Finish | ||
| YELLOW SWIM CAP OPTIONAL. Swim cut off is 17:00 HW 17:20 4.0M Course: A – B. Duration: 3 hours maximum TEMPERATURE: COOL 12-16 DEGREES C Distance: 7k + Swim time will be a maximum duration of three hours regardless of the distance you have covered. This will be sheltered and costal swimming hugging the shoreline so you can build confidence in this environment. Swim exit points will be identified during the briefing. Race start Carlingford – Race Finish Omeath. This is race pace but take a second to enjoy beautiful Carlingford Lough. Yellow hats – be prepared!
Bus service will take you back to Carlingford at 4pm, 5pm or 6p |
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| Session 4 The Battle Presentations |
Sailing Club, Carlingford | 19:00hrs | |
| THE BATTLE OF CARLINGFORD LOUGH RACE PRESENTATIONS FASTEST OVERALL 1 2 3 MALE / FEMALE SKINS 1 2 3 MALE / FEMALE WETSUITS |
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| Session 5 Buffet and drinks |
Sailing Club, Carlingford | 20:00hrs | |
| RELAX ! Dinner and drinks, dress casual. Skinny dip optional at around 21:30hrs | |||
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Sunday 26th May, 2019 HW 05:30 4.3M LW 11:40 1.4M HW 18:40 3.9M LW 00:00 1.8M NEAPS +2 SPRINGS -6 |
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| Session 1 HITtheWALL infinity Cure Swim |
Carlingford South Pier, Carlingford Co.Louth |
06:00hrs | |
| 06:00hrs | Registration | ||
| 06:15hrs | Safety Briefing | ||
| 06:30hrs | Swim Start | ||
| 08:30hrs | Swim Finish | ||
| Blow off the cobwebs from the night before with The infinity Cure Swim. Course: A looped swim course This can be used as a CHANNEL RELAY TEAM MEMBER QUALIFICATION SWIM. RELAY TEAM QUALIFIERS MUST COMPLETE 2 HOURS OF SWIMMING CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION WILL BE ISSUED – QUALIFICATION SWIMMERS MUST WEAR the infinity BLUE SWIM CAP. All other swimmers wear your hat of choice SO make sure it’s yellow (; This swim suits all levels. Swim time will be a maximum of 2 hours regardless of the distance you have covered. Duration: 2 hours |
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| Session 2 HITtheWALL yoga and meditation |
Foye Centre, Carlingford | 10:30hrs | |
| Deepen your practice in this session exploring mantra, visualization and the power of the breath. Duration: 60 minutes. Please wear loose fitting clothing – bring a towel and a drink. Duration: 60 minutes |
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| Session 3 HITtheWALL Q&A |
Foye Centre, Carlingford | 12:00hrs | |
| Amazing opportunity to ask a panel of experienced channel swimmers your questions on preparation for your channel. Duration: 60 minutes |
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| Session 4 HITtheWALL ice n’dice |
South Pier, Carlingford Lough Co.Louth | 15:00hrs | |
| 15:00hrs | Registration | ||
| 15:30hrs | Safety Briefing | ||
| 16:00hrs | Swim Start | ||
| 17:30hrs | Swim Finish | ||
| YELLOW SWIM CAP OPTIONAL the world famous HITtheWALL‘ice n’ dice’ Mental swim challenge Course: A looped swim course or costal swimming depending on weather conditions. This swim suits all levels – TAKE THE CHALLENGE climb the stairs and take a n’ice dip before returning to the water. Duration: 90 minutes TEMPERATURE: COOL 12-16 DEGREES C warmer in the water (ice baths – nice and cold Degrees C **Today at infinity Registration please advise us of your chosen qualification time for Monday – 10, 6 or 4 hours*** |
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| Session 5 HITtheWALL beyond the limits |
By boat to Hawbowline lighthouse | 17:30 hrs | If your picked your going ! |
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| 18:00hrs | Swim Start | ||
| 18:30hrs | Swim Finish | ||
| 19:00hrs | Return to shore | ||
| Straight after the ice n’ dice challenge swim some of you will be picked to take an 30 minute boat trip to Hawbowline Lighthouse for big sea swimming. be prepared pack a snack and a warm coat!
Stop, drop and swim! Numbers limited |
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| Session 6 HITtheWALL R&R |
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| R&R Your evening is your own to plan. IF today is your last day ) : Let us know what you have enjoyed, learned, experienced at HITtheWALL 2019
Don’t forget to sign the HITtheWALL wall of fame. |
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Day 4 Monday 28th MAY 2019 HITtheWALL HARDER THAN IT HITS YOU - Marathon swim qualifiers |
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Monday 27th May, 2019 HW 06:30 4.2M LW 12:50 1.5M HW 19.30 3.9M NEAPS +1 SPRINGS -7 |
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| Session 1 HITtheWALL HARDER THAN IT HITS YOU |
Venue posted locally the evening before | SESSION 1: 10 hour qualifier see below SESSION 2: 6 hour qualifier see below SESSION 3: 4 hour qualifier see below |
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| YELLOW SWIM CAP OPTIONAL Course: Various Duration: 4 hours MINIMUM 10 hours MAXIMUM Water Temperature: 11 – 14 DEGREES C UNSHELTERED COSTAL SWIMMING – POTENTIAL ROUGH SEAS WITH LARGE SWELL These are qualifying swim for the North (Irish) channel / English channel or channel of your choice. Swim time will be a maximum of 10 hours regardless of the distance you have covered. Feeding will be from infinity CREW from the boat and will be at irregular times. Swim secure devices are mandatory for all swims unless deemed unsafe by the safety officer due to inclining weather or high winds. |
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10 hour qualifier VENUE: TBC POSTED LOCALLY THE DAY BEFORE Adventure lights / Glow Sticks recommended Please come prepared with feed bags packed for infinity crew collection Swim secure bags are recommended for self-feed PLEASE HAVE A BAG PREPARED FOR SWIM FINISH AS THIS WILL BE IN A DIFFERENT POINT |
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| 6 hour qualifier HITtheWALL HARDER THAN IT HITS YOU VENUE: TBC POSTED LOCALLY THE DAY BEFORE Time: 08:45 Registration at the infinity registration hub Safety Briefing 09:15 Swim Start: 09:30 Finish time 15:30 Please come prepared with feed bags packed for infinity crew collection Swim secure bags are recommended for self-feed PLEASE HAVE A BAG PREPARED FOR SWIM FINISH AS THIS WILL BE IN A DIFFERENT POINT |
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| 4 hour qualifier HITtheWALL HARDER THAN IT HITS YOU VENUE: TBC POSTED LOCALLY THE DAY BEFORE Time: 10:30 Registration at the infinity registration hub Safety Briefing 11:15 Swim Start: 11:30 Finish time 15:30 Please come prepared with feed bags packed for infinity crew collection Swim secure bags are recommended for self-feed PLEASE HAVE A BAG PREPARED FOR SWIM FINISH AS THIS WILL BE IN A DIFFERENT POINT |
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| Session 2 HITtheWALL certificate presentations |
Granvue Hotel, Omeath | 16:30hrs | |
| To end it all, enjoy some warm broth and sandwiches among friends from HITtheWALL 2019.
Aoiffe, Pádraig and Jacqueline will present the HITtheWALL certificates to all finishers. |
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** All itinerary subject to change.