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Notification of closure: Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway 27 - 29 August 2015

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Notification of closure: Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway, Thursday 27 August – Saturday 29 August 2015

The Great Swim series is returning to Loch Lomond on 29 August this year.  Last year the event attracted 2,500 swimmers and their families to the area along with significant UK wide media coverage. With over 60% of competitors and their families coming from outside Scotland and staying in local accommodation the event brings with it a great economic boost to Balloch and the surrounding area.

There will be a number of races throughout the day, from early morning to early evening.  Participants will be entering the water from the slipway, swimming a course out on the loch and exiting the water at Drumkinnon beach.  In order to ensure everyone’s safety we have taken the decision to close Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway from 8:00am on Thursday 27 August to 10:00pm on Saturday 29 August.  This is to allow time for the event organisers to construct the required health and safety infrastructure in and around the slipway building, and on the water.  During this period it will not be possible to launch or retrieve craft at the slipway.  Please note that anyone with launch cards will still be able to access the loch using the facilities at Milarochy.

On rare occasions the event may be postponed to the following day should the weather prevent swimming taking place on the Saturday.  In this scenario we would extend the closure to 10pm on Sunday 30th August.  Please call the Slipway team on the number below to check before setting off.

If you would like further information please contact the slipway team on 01389 722030 or emailinfo@lochlomond-trossachs.org

If you would like more information about how to get involved with the Great Scottish Swim, visit www.greatswim.org.


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