The 30th Annual RNLI Helvick Swim, originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, 6th July, has been postponed to Sunday, 20th July 2025. Event organisers made the decision to postpone after carefully assessing weather and water conditions in Dungarvan Bay, along with forecasts for wind and sea state, which would have created unfavourable conditions for swimmers and support kayakers.
“We’re naturally disappointed to postpone, but the safety of our swimmers and volunteers is always our top priority,” said Kevin O’Morchoe, Chairman of the RNLI Helvick Fundraising Committee. “The swimmers are hugely committed, having trained for months and raised significant funds for the RNLI. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back on the 20th.”
The date for the Helvick Swim is always carefully chosen based on tides and other key factors. Unlike many other open water swim events, the Helvick Swim route spans a wide stretch of exposed open water, from Ballinacourty to Helvick. The long line of swimmers is supported on the water by a flotilla of kayaks and RIBs, including The Robert Armstrong, RNLI Helvick’s B Class Atlantic lifeboat.
