It is a condition of entry that you are a competent swimmer with previous open water swim experience and are proficient at swimming the distance you have entered for and that you accept the following Terms and Conditions:
* I am aware of the need to be well prepared and medically fit before entering open-water swimming competitions.
* I assume full responsibility for the risks included in competing in this event.
* I confirm that on the day of the An Snámh Mór na Mara, my fitness level will allow me to complete the distance I have entered for within the cut-off time.
* In consideration of my entry, I agree to waive and release Waterford Triathlon Club, Dunmore East RNLI, Waterford City and County Council and the Organising Committee, principles and sponsors of the An Snámh Mór na Mara from any kind of liability for illness or accidents which may cause death or injury, and from any kind of liability for property loss.
* I confirm that my acclimatisation to cold water, together with my choice of swimwear (wetsuit or togs) will allow me to complete the distance I have entered for safely
* I understand that I must register several hours before the start of the event in Dunmore East and have made appropriate travel plans to allow this registration.
* I agree that if I have not completed the event within the maximum allowed time that I will follow the instructions of the event stewards to exit the water.
* I agree that my entry is non-refundable and is non-transferable to any other person
* I further accept the conditions of entry and agree to be bound by same and the instructions of the official stewards on the day
* I accept that photographs taken of me during my attendance and participation in the An Snámh Mór Na Mara may be used to promote the swim generally and that such promotion will include publication on the internet
The average temperature in Dunmore East in June is 13.1 degrees, if the water temperature is below 11 degrees on the day the event will be postponed. This swim is a wetsuit compulsory event.