Where does bog snorkelling occur?
Llanwrtyd Wells
Yet this offbeat sporting event, which takes place every summer in Llanwrtyd Wells in Mid Wales, not far from the Brecon Beacons, is actually one definitely not to be missed. What exactly is bog snorkelling?
What are the rules for bog snorkelling?
The rules are simple: Masks, snorkels, and fins are required, but uni-fin flippers are not permitted. Faces must stay submerged as much as possible and traditional strokes are not allowed.
How many people can bog snorkeling?
Bog snorkelling
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Team members | no |
| Mixed gender | Yes, but in separate leagues |
| Type | Outdoor, aquatic |
| Venue | Water-filled trench cut through a peat bog |
How did Bog Snorkelling start?
Bog snorkeling was conceived in 1976 as many great ideas over a pint of beer at the local pub, with the first World Bog Snorkeling Championship held in 1985. The race is along a 55 m (60 yard) bog trench, in which the contestants must complete two lengths.
What is bog snorkelling?
Bog-snorkelling is most often practiced in swimsuits, wetsuits, flippers, masks and snorkels. They must then reach the finish line as quickly as possible, without making any classic swimming movements. But the level of difficulty can increase!
What is paddy Lambe’s bog snorkelling record?
At the 2016 Irish Bog Snorkelling Championship Paddy Lambe won with a time of 1:19, at the time a new world record for bog snorkelling. This event also saw the first time a brother and sister win a national championship in the same year when Moira Lambe, Paddy’s sister, won the ladies’ event.
Do you have to wear a wetsuit for bog snorkelling?
A wetsuit is not compulsory, but is often worn. Bog snorkelling competitors must traverse two consecutive lengths totalling 120 yards (110 m) in the shortest time possible. The course must be completed without using conventional swimming strokes, relying on flipper power alone.
