Bog snorkelling is a sporting event that consists of competitors completing two consecutive lengths of a water filled trench cut through a peat bog, in the shortest time possible. Competitors must wear snorkels and flippers, and complete the course without using conventional swimming strokes, relying on flipper power alone. Wet suits are not compulsory, but are usually worn.
The length of the trench is 60 yds (traversed twice for a course of 120 yds).
Read more about Bog Snorkelling: History of Bog Snorkelling, World Bog Snorkelling Championship
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