West Bay (One Way) Swim - 2026 Commodore's Weekend

West Bay (One Way) Swim - 2026 Commodore's Weekend

Historic swim open to Portrush Yacht Club Members ONLY.

Check-in for the West Bay swim will start at 3pm in Portrush Yacht Club, closing at 4.30pm sharp. A mandatory safety briefing shall take place at 4.45pm. The swimmers will board the boats at 5pm.

Route and Time

Swimmers will be ferried by boat to just off the Black Rocks. The swimmers will swim directly to the south of the harbour mouth, and follow the recreational zone to finish by touching a buoy to the (Swimmers) left of the beach

Swimmer Competence

Entrants must be capable of swimming 1km non-stop in a pool and have swam 500m in the ocean this season.

Rules

1 For skins class swimmers: standard textile swimming costumes, latex or silicone cap and goggles permitted; wetsuits and technical suits will not be permitted

2 Instructions from race officials & safety crew must be adhered to all times, and all swimmers must attend the pre-swim safety briefing or they will not be allowed to swim

3 Swimmers generally to be 18 on the day of the event. If a junior swimmer is to swim, their parent/guardian must be present at the swim, and sign the waiver. Juniors will be required to confirm competency and ability

4 Swimmers who do not attend the briefing shall not be allowed to swim

5 Swim aids are not permitted, ie fins/paddles/pull buoys. Water safety floats, which offer no buoyancy advantage to the swimmer may be used

6 If in the opinion of the race organisers, an action of a swimmer is deemed to be ‘unsporting’ the swimmer concerned shall be disqualified