Overview

This year's Kessock Ferry Swim will start at 5.00pm on Sunday 25th June 2023. Entries are now sold out!

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• 1200m swim across the iconic tidal narrows of the old ferry route between South & North Kessock
• All proceeds to local charities
• An Invernessian tradition dating back to 1946
  
• Last year's event sold out all 300 places and featured in national press
• Non-competitive event supporting the local community in Merkinch & South Kessock

Would you like to volunteer for the 2023 event?

We are so grateful for all our volunteers who are a crucial part of this swim. Without them, the Kessock Ferry Swim would simply not be possible. We need volunteers for all areas such as carpark marshalling, registration, and setup. Join us - it's a great buzz, and you get an invite to our legendary volunteers' dinner in the autumn!

If you would like to be part of the team, please fill out our Google form here.

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2023 Community Partner - Clachnacuddin F.C.

We are delighted to announce that Àban is joining forces with Clachnacuddin F.C. for the 2023 Kessock Ferry Swim. 25% of all sponsorship proceeds will be donated to the club.

The club provides opportunities for young, local players to participate and progress to the senior game. The club has a large youth programme alongside senior men's and women's teams. With strong links to Merkinch and South Kessock since 1885 the club provides a positive focus and something to be proud of.

Last year our local charity was Friends of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, and the fantastic swimmers raised a total of £4,200.

Can you help to beat that total this year for Clachnacuddin F.C?

Sponsors

Seashell CSC create a range of highly functional robes which keep you warm, dry, and protected from the elements, all from their base in Aberdeen. To find out more about Seashell and their range of products, visit their website by clicking the image.

Gael Force Marine is proud to be a prominent business and employer within the Anderson Street area of Merkinch for 22 years. Its Marine Megastore will undoubtedly appeal to many of the Kessock Swim event attendees, with its range of paddlesports and leisure boating equipment. Gael Force prides itself in giving each and every one of their customers a polite and attentive customer care experience.

MacGregor Industrial Supplies has six branches throughout the Highlands and Islands, they provide a unique resource for northern construction, manufacturing and commerce. From aquaculture to agriculture, they cater for multiple industries and work together to provide a combined expertise which is unrivalled in the North of Scotland.

Partners

Grazey Days started off from a very small kitchen and a part time ‘hobby’, has now become a successful growing business with 6 members of amazing staff. The past 3 years has seen the company go in directions it could never have anticipated - we now have 2 delivery vans, and also a takeaway on Shore Street. We started off doing Afternoon Teas, and still continue to offer this 7 days a week. We also have the Takeaway open 5 days a week.