Carol Commons Fastnet Swim
The fastnet swim was the most magical swim I ever took part in, the most beautiful scenery in the world.The Fastnet rock itself was so magical, I was delighted I got to finish at the rock, even though I was swimming from warmer water to cold it was worth it, absolutely breathtaking.The Fastnet swim have […]
Jon Southey Swimming to the Fastnet Lighthouse: My Irish Adventure
Having conquered the North Channel in 2023, I was already thinking about my next challenge. The Fastnet Lighthouse had always fascinated me. I remember being a young lad at sea, hearing about it in the shipping forecast, and wondering where it was. So when I found out that the Fastnet Swim was the second leg […]
John Ryan Fastnet Swim
My Fastnet swim in September 2024 was my biggest swim challenge to date so it was very reassuring to be piloted by Darren Collins and have the Fastnet Swim crew of Noel and Bre onboard supporting my own crew of Paul and Ethan. I’d crewed for Ger Devin in 2023 on his Fastnet swim so […]
Grace McLaughin Fastnet Swim
On committing to undertake this swim, I was immediately intrigued with the mystic of the Fastnet lighthouse, located in the Teardrop of Ireland. I was aware of the outstanding beauty of the area and natures forces through the notorious Fastnet yacht race. I was hooked! With the swim date set for the 7th August 2022, […]
Sarah Tunnicliffe Fastnet Swim
I’d been dreaming about the Fastnet lighthouse swim for more than year. What the water would feel like jumping in to start the swim at the foot of the rock, what the lighthouse would look like up close. On the morning of the 12th July 2019 the reality of the experience far exceeded the dream. I’d […]