THE DYFI 13KM
Sun 26 September 2021
The longest estuary swim event in the UK.
~ The final kilometre certainly has a river feel, a true journey from coast to mountain ~
Swim from the beautiful beach in Aberdovey all the way up to the tidal limit of the Dyfi estuary covering 13km of splendour, a journey that transitions from coast to mountain, from salt water to river water...a remarkable point to point swim journey. Water temperature at the start will be around 15/16 degrees, and around 13/14 degrees at the finish.
This swim will be tide assisted. If you can swim consistently for 2.5 hours at 3km/h or more in open water, and you have a sense of adventure, then you'll be suited to this swim. Skins swimmers must provide prior evidence of swimming for similar amounts of time in similar water temperatures.
This swim will be tide assisted. If you can swim consistently for 2.5 hours at 3km/h or more in open water, and you have a sense of adventure, then you'll be suited to this swim. Skins swimmers must provide prior evidence of swimming for similar amounts of time in similar water temperatures.
Until:
- 01 Dec 2020: £70.00; then
- 01 May 2021: £80.00; then
- 01 Sep 2021: £85.00
Entry fee includes
- Private coach transport from registration (in Pennal) to the start point (in Aberdovey)
- Full safety cover
- Aid station
- Special commemorative gifts for all swimmers
- Top 3 prizes in both wetsuit & skins categories
- Event photos by Dan Wyre Photography
- Post-swim refreshments in Canolfan Pennal
- WEBSCORER Timing
- An epic swim!
REGISTRATION
Registration will take place on Sunday 20th September at Canolfan Pennal, which is the event headquarters for the The DYFIdov 13km. This is located in the village of Pennal. There is parking outside registration and in the village on the many quiet roads, please park considerately. Toilets, no showers. Kit can be left at registration.
07:30 - 08:45 - Registration at Canolfan Pennal
09:00 - On coach for departure to Aberdovey
09:30 - Swim start
11:20 - Expected first swimmer
13:00 - Expected last swimmer
Prize giving
The private coach to Aberdovey (the start) leaves from outside registration - board the coach ready to swim.
Registration will take place on Sunday 20th September at Canolfan Pennal, which is the event headquarters for the The DYFIdov 13km. This is located in the village of Pennal. There is parking outside registration and in the village on the many quiet roads, please park considerately. Toilets, no showers. Kit can be left at registration.
07:30 - 08:45 - Registration at Canolfan Pennal
09:00 - On coach for departure to Aberdovey
09:30 - Swim start
11:20 - Expected first swimmer
13:00 - Expected last swimmer
Prize giving
The private coach to Aberdovey (the start) leaves from outside registration - board the coach ready to swim.
THE SWIM
We will be starting just after mid-tide - the tidal assistance will be around 7km/h at the start, and drop by around 3km/h after each hour. Most swimmers will be past the 10km mark within 1hr 45m (the railway bridge that you will swim under marks the 10km point).
NUTRITION
Depending on conditions, at the 10km (by the railway bridge) there will be Jelly Babies and water. The average time for swimmers to get to this nutrition point in 2019 was around 90 minutes. We advise bringing your own nutrition if you expect to need it.
We will be starting just after mid-tide - the tidal assistance will be around 7km/h at the start, and drop by around 3km/h after each hour. Most swimmers will be past the 10km mark within 1hr 45m (the railway bridge that you will swim under marks the 10km point).
NUTRITION
Depending on conditions, at the 10km (by the railway bridge) there will be Jelly Babies and water. The average time for swimmers to get to this nutrition point in 2019 was around 90 minutes. We advise bringing your own nutrition if you expect to need it.
THE FINISH
You can leave a bag in the dedicated vehicle at registration to include (for example) your towel/robe, warm hat, windproof layer, crocs/flip flops/similar, nutrition. This will be transported to the exit point for the swim ready for you when you finish. This should make the 12 minute walk back to the village a little more comfortable. Additional kit bags can be stored at registration in Pennal.
POST-SWIM
There will be hot drinks, and cake/biscuits/crisps for swimmers in Canolfan Pennal included in your event fee. Presentation of prizes.
You can leave a bag in the dedicated vehicle at registration to include (for example) your towel/robe, warm hat, windproof layer, crocs/flip flops/similar, nutrition. This will be transported to the exit point for the swim ready for you when you finish. This should make the 12 minute walk back to the village a little more comfortable. Additional kit bags can be stored at registration in Pennal.
POST-SWIM
There will be hot drinks, and cake/biscuits/crisps for swimmers in Canolfan Pennal included in your event fee. Presentation of prizes.
DYFI 13 photos here
ROute Video
Mike completes the swim at least once a year on a similar tide prior to the event. This year I faffed around at the end before pressing stop on my watch, thus it recorded 14km!
