Author: Oly Rush

Triathlon & Open Water

Most common ocean plastic seen on the swim

Each side of the island receives ocean debris. The East side is definitely the worst hit, it has the pleasure of bearing the brunt of the prevailing North Easterly winds. …

Written by: Oly Rush 24 March '23 0
Triathlon & Open Water

The Grand Swim – 5 Highs & 5 Lows

The Grand swim was an event that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Even now, a few months on, it is impossible to put into words how …

Written by: Oly Rush 3 March '23 0
Triathlon & Open Water

The Grand Swim

“The reason I undertook The Grand Swim was to raise money and awareness about the ever present issue the oceans face.” (Oly Rush) Miles: 60 miles 95.5km   |  Air Temperature: …

Written by: Oly Rush 13 December '22 0
Triathlon & Open Water

A step by step guide to being a more responsible open water swimmer

Being open water swimmers, we get to see the destruction of the natural habitat first hand. The pace at which we move through the water allows us to take a …

Written by: Oly Rush 30 September '22 0