Steve Redmond Pic: West Cork Times
by Brian Moore
SWIMMING legend Steve Richmond has offered a reward for the recovery of a stolen laptop.
The laptop in question was taken from offices in Market Street, Skibbereen.
Steve Redmond forced to abandon second Japan attempt
June 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Steve in the Tsugaru Strait
BALLYDEHOB endurance swimmer Steve Redmond has been forced to abandon his second attempt to swim Japan’s 19.5 km Tsugaru Strait due to strong currents. [Read more...]
Steve Redmond forced back to land due to bad weather
June 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Steve Redmond and support crew during his swim across the Cook Strait. Pic: Irish People Living in New Zealand Facebook page
BALLYDEHOB endurance swimmer Steve Redmond has been forced to abandon his attempt to swim Japan’s 19.5 km Tsugaru Strait due to bad weather.
The team began the attempt at around midnight Irish time last night, setting out from Sai Village on Japans’ main island of Honshu. [Read more...]
Steve gets ready for his greatest challenge
June 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Steve training off Castlehaven. Pic: Rory Jackson
Rory Jackson
TODAY (Monday) In Japan, West Cork endurance swimmer Steve Redmond is preparing for his final swim of the Oceans 7 Challenge, the daunting Tsugaru Strait in Japan, which if he completes it will send him into the record books as the first person to complete the challenge.
Sean Murray Fashions dives in to sponsorship with Steve Redmond
April 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Steve Redmond in measured up by Sean Murray. Pic: Neil Danton
SEAN Murray Fashions, Skibbereen has announced their sponsorship of Steve Redmond ahead of the final swim of his Ocean’s 7 Challenge in Japan this summer. Sean who is also Steve’s official dresser took to the water recently to fit Steve for a suit which he wore for his Late Late Show appearance with Ryan Tubridy.
Sean Murray Fashions committed to sponsoring Steve when they realised the need for sponsorship to help him finish the Ocean’s 7 challenge.
Against the tide, Steve Redmond and the Moloka’i Channel
February 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Molokai Channel. Pic: benswing via Flickr
In his own words, endurance swimmer Steve Redmond recounts his stunning 22 1/2 hour swim across Hawaii’s Moloka’i Channel.
Steve swam an incredible 44 miles in some of the world’s toughest waters to become the first Irish person to complete the crossing and leave him just one swim away from becoming the first person ever to complete the Oceans 7 Challenge.
by Steve Redmond
Aloha from Hawaii where what happened over the last few days is just sinking in.
