A request for kayaker assistance with Cumbrae to Largs Swim Saturday 5 September

A request for kayaker assistance with Cumbrae to Largs Swim – Saturday, 5 September

The Club has been contacted by John Burleigh asking if any experienced kayakers would be willing to assist with the Cumbrae to Largs Swim on Saturday, 5 September.

You can read about the swim using the link below.

https://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/26417185.cumbrae-largs-charity-swim-race-dementia/

The main points in the article are:

• The event aims to raise funds and awareness for the dementia charity Race Against Dementia
• Swimmers will gather at Cairnie’s Quay in Largs on Saturday, September 5
  Registration opens at 11am, followed by a safety briefing at 11.30am
• Participants will then travel as foot passengers on the 12.30pm ferry to Millport
• The swim beginning at 1pm from the former Cumbrae Watersports Centre
• The event is expected to draw a mix of experienced open-water swimmers and local participants keen to support the cause
• For safety reasons, no participant will be permitted to remain in the water for more than two hours.

To find out more you can contact John Burliegh at 07740 509259 or john_burleigh@yahoo.com

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