Waterford swimmers encouraged to dive in to Childline's September Sea Swim Challenge

“No lines, no lanes, no limits.” This is how Steven Munatones, open water swimmer, describes the joy of submerging yourself in the deep.

Talk to any regular sea swimmer and they will extol its many benefits from boosting wellbeing and immunity to improved sleep and enjoying a wonderful sense of camaraderie among your fellow dippers.

It sounds like a tempting antidote to the stresses and strains of everyday living, doesn’t it? And it’s available to so many of us living on this island. Sometimes we just need a little push though, and ISPCC is happy to provide it this September.

So whether you have been thinking about taking the plunge for the first time or you are a regular swimmer who is looking to push themselves, ISPCC has just the challenge for you with the September Sea Swim for Childline.

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This is our second year of the challenge, which prompted so many people to dip more than a toe into the waters of Ireland in 2023. It’s very straightforward: Simply sign up to do 10 swims whenever you want throughout September. You can do it as a solo challenge or with a group of friends.

This is a fantastic opportunity to nurture your mental and physical health while supporting the wellbeing of children and young people. All funds raised will do directly to Childline, Ireland’s only 24/7 listening service, to ensure that there is always someone to listen when a child or young person needs to talk.

Once you have signed up on septemberseaswim.com, Childline will send you a September Sea Swim digital pack including your own swim chart, a swim checklist that includes swimming locations nationwide and a September Sea Swim sponsorship card. Choose 10 days throughout the month and which location works best for you.

Friends and family can donate to your fundraising page by sharing on Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook, email, Twitter and Linkedin.

Once you have completed the 10 swims, you will receive a September Sea Swim Certificate of Completion and if you raise €100 or more, we will send you a Childline by ISPCC Tote Bag – the perfect hold-all for your beach life accessories.

So go on, get out of your lane and feel the benefits of swimming for Childline.