Annual 13km swim in July across Galway Bay in aid of Cancer Care West
OMCSU were once again very happy to provide support to the Fances Thornton Galway bay swim. Each year there approximately 125 swimmer take the to water to complete the grueling swim across Galway Bay.
OMCSU’s assists the organisers with marchaling the event, especially in the first 2km until the swimmers pick up their own support boats. We also provide support on the final 500m into Blackrock and accompany the swimmers on their final few strokes.
OMCSU vessels on the day: Oran One, SkiOne, SkiTwo and on the day Helm’s Fergus and George also operated their own boats under the OMCSU banner.
As a member of both safety crew and family it was an honour and privilege to see these amazing swimmers start and finish this long and difficult crossing in the most trying conditions. An amazing testament to Frances,her family, organisers, and Cancer Care West. A massive achievement to all involved.