The Red Hot Chilli Dippers are a group of young swimmers all under the age of 16, from Newry Swimming & Waterpolo Club and Infinity Swim Academy who in September 2023 will be attempting to become THE YOUNGEST EVER relay team to swim the North Channel (one of the most difficult sea swims in the world)!
The swim is 21.5 miles starting at Donaghadee in Belfast Lough and finishing in Portpatrick, Scotland – Luckily the water is too cold for sharks but there are plenty of Lions Mane Jellyfish for our swimmers to contend with! This is a physically and mentally demanding swim for this young team, peppered with unusual swimming conditions, changeable weather, jellyfish and a low temperature.
This huge challenge and endeavour will be the culmination of many months cold water training. The relay team will be supported by a fully resourced support squad supplied by Infinity Channel Swimming who are kindly waiving the large cost of the support boats, in the hope that the team will raise as much money as possible for charity. The team have selected 3 charities to fundraise for – Autism NI, Aware NI and PIPS Hope & Support.
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