Determined Redmond still kicking against tide
“Each year seems to get quicker and busier, the worst part being the start when I think little has changed. I find it hard to shake myself. I was very fortunate to be voted the World Open Water ‘man of the year’ last January, so that was pretty amazing. The World Open Water swimming conference was also held in Cork this year — the first time it’s ever been outside the USA. It was just amazing to have some of the best open water swimmers in the world here in October.
“I debated and thought long and hard whether to just take it easy for the year but it does not sit well with me, and swims and plans were put to me and my organising team. God really did laugh at my plans this year. We planned to do a solo swim from Rosslare to Wales in aid of the Irish Lifeboats in late August. As I say, plans are for making, but the water always has other ideas.
