Distance markers to promote safer swimming

Pictured at Kells Bay, Caherciveen, Kerry at the launch of the swim distance marker buoys were Sharon O’Sullivan, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare and Gearoid O’Doherty, Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnersahip.
Pictures: Don MacMonagle

Swim distance marker buoys to create a defined swimming circuit and encourage safer swimming have been installed at Kells Bay Beach in Caherciveen by the HSE and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare.

The markers have been placed at 100 metre intervals to create a 600 metre sea swimming circuit and information signage has also been erected by Kerry County Council to identify and explain how to use the swim distance buoys.

Swimmers Ben Hill, Sheelagh Broderick and Ita Ryan checking out the distance markers

It provides increased opportunities for safe and enjoyable physical activities, adding healthy habits in daily and weekly routines. The swim distance marker buoys will encourage safer swimming among novice and experienced open water swimmers making the healthy choice the easy choice.

Sharon O’Sullivan, Health and Wellbeing Manager with Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, highlighted the importance of the initiative.

“As a coastal county, we have a tremendous asset available for everyone to enjoy. I am confident that the swim markers will encourage existing and new users to get into the water and swim, an activity that is good for mind and body”.

Denise Collins, Kerry Water Safety said with hundreds of swimmers enjoying swimming from dawn to dusk, these buoys are a fantastic addition to Kerry sea swimming infrastructure.

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