Get Wet Stay Safe - Swim Safety Training Saturday 19 July 2026
Swim Ulster, in partnership with Sport NI, Swim Ireland are delivering free sessions on safe open water swimming at Portstewart Strand as part of the Red Sails Festival
- Booking essential
- Free event
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 number
Call 02870848728
- Accessibility
Accessing the beach involves moving across uneven terrain.
- Meeting point
On the beach by the entrance
- Suitability for children
Swimmers must be 18 years of age
- What to bring and wear
Wetsuit not mandatory
- Other
Please arrive by 1030 Free parking on the beach for participants booked at the event
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