Photos by David Hiscock, ActionSnaps

 

About the swim

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The Tickle Swim is a 5 km Open Ocean Swim from Portugal Cove to Bell Island Newfoundland. All swimmers are welcome provided they are fit enough to complete the distance.

The aim of the swim is to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental illness, and to remind us that physical and mental health go hand-in-hand.

It is a unique and challenging Newfoundland event, for a great cause!

Please visit our Tickle Swim Register or Support Us pages to join or donate as we support the good work of the Canadian Mental Health Association in Newfoundland and Labrador.

 

How it all started

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The Tickle swim was first conceived and swam in 2013 by community activist Sheilagh O'Leary. Sheilagh's vision came from her personal belief in the importance of improving and maintaining good mental health through physical fitness.

During the first year, 7 swimmers crossed the 5km between Portugal Cove and Bell Island.

In recent years up to 30 swimmers have made the crossing, raising significant funds for mental health services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

 

Thank You!

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On behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Newfoundland and Labrador, we would like to thank the swimmers, kayakers and volunteers for your dedication and tremendous efforts in making the Tickle Swim a safe and successful event. Thank You!

  • A. Harvey & Company

  • Adam Wylie

  • Advanced Medical Solutions

  • Anica Stowe

  • Atlantic Lottery Corporation

  • Barry Yetman

  • Billy Dawe

  • Billy Kelly

  • Bob Gash

  • Brandon Hynes 

  • Bree Parsons

  • Brian Aylward

  • Canadian Coast Guard

  • Chris Lewis Realty

  • ClearRisk

  • Colemans

  • Courtney Bartlett

  • Dan Nelles

  • Dave McDonald

  • David Hiscock  

  • Deputy Mayor Madonna Stewart-Sharpe

  • Dick's Fish & Chips

  • Emily Gushue

  • Evan Bursey 

  • Fortis

  • Ian Lunt

  • Jason Quann

  • Jim Davis

  • Kate Bisnaire

  • Keyin College

  • Liam Small

  • Lita Button

  • Max Fitness

  • Memorial United Church, Portugal Cove

  • Michael Mooney

  • Michael Samson 

  • Miki Lee

  • MP Joanne Thompson

  • NL Dept. of Transportation and Works, Marine Services Division

  • NL Hydro

  • Paddle NL

  • Paddle NL

  • Paradise Physio

  • Pat and Meaghan Carey   

  • Patten Family Foundation

  • Pennecon

  • Peter Ardis

  • Peter Upshall

  • Print Shop Ltd

  • Rebecca Long

  • Raw Island Botanicals

  • St. John Ambulance

  • Sarah Walsh

  • St. John Ambulance

  • Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's

  • Town of Wabana

  • VOCM Cares

  • Woodstock Public House

  • Tickle Swim Committee

    • Amanda Dinn

    • Courtney Bartlett

    • Evan Myles

    • Lauren Dinn 

    • Morgan Dinn 

    • Nick Dawe

    • Sarah Smith