THE DYFI 13KM
Sun 26 September 2021
The longest estuary swim event in the UK.
Video talk-through here.
~ 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 (depending on conditions)
- Gifts for all swimmers
- Top 3 prizes in both wetsuit & skins categories
- Event photos
- NFC Timing
- TRIBE Bar
REGISTRATION
Registration will take place on Sunday 26th September at the Riverside Pub. This is located in the small village of Pennal.
There is parking in the village on the many quiet roads, please park considerately. PLEASE DON'T PARK IN THE PUB CAR PARK unless you have booked a table for Sunday lunch.
07:30 - 08:45 - Registration at Riverside Pub, Pennal
09:00 - On coach for departure to Aberdovey
09:35 - Approximate swim start
11:25 - Expected first swimmer
13:00 - Expected last swimmer
The private coach to Aberdovey (the start) leaves from outside registration - please board the coach ready to swim.
Registration will take place on Sunday 26th September at the Riverside Pub. This is located in the small village of Pennal.
There is parking in the village on the many quiet roads, please park considerately. PLEASE DON'T PARK IN THE PUB CAR PARK unless you have booked a table for Sunday lunch.
07:30 - 08:45 - Registration at Riverside Pub, Pennal
09:00 - On coach for departure to Aberdovey
09:35 - Approximate swim start
11:25 - Expected first swimmer
13:00 - Expected last swimmer
The private coach to Aberdovey (the start) leaves from outside registration - please 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.
POST-SWIM
There will be prizes for the top 3, and a social in the Riverside Pub, further details to follow. Why not book a table at the pub? You're going to need a good meal!
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.
POST-SWIM
There will be prizes for the top 3, and a social in the Riverside Pub, further details to follow. Why not book a table at the pub? You're going to need a good meal!
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!
