Get Wet Stay Safe - Swim Safety Training Saturday 16 May 2026
Swim Ulster, in partnership with Sport NI, Swim Ireland and the National Trust are delivering free sessions on safe open water swimming at Cushendun Beach.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Swim Ulster, in partnership with Swim Ireland, Sport NI and the National Trust, are delivering free sessions on safe open water swimming.
This session will cover acclimatising to cold water, entry and exit, breath control, treading water and how to stay safe in open water, plus more...
Wetsuits: The wearing of wetsuits is not mandatory, but if you have one we would recommend that you wear it as water temperatures rarely get above 16c
A free tow float will be issued to those who attend.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 02870848728 Booking is managed by Get Wet Stay Safe initiative, please follow links to book
- Suitability
Swimmers must be 18 years of age
- Meeting point
Glenmona House car park, Cushendun (main carpark opposite the beach, not directly in front of the house)
- What to bring and wear
Wetsuit not mandatory
- Accessibility
Accessing the beach involves moving across uneven terrain.