A challenging swim over a 1km course with westerly winds whipping up some waves, particularly in the middle of the first leg from the yacht club to the dolphin channel marker. Terry Bone set off as if he had a fire to put out and despite his best efforts Finn Bryant couldn’t reel him in. Pool specialist William Seymour was …

Josef Scott and Mia Pugh took charge in race three, swum in perfect conditions. It was a night when locals mingled with out-of-town visitors, guaranteeing some surprises. Josef is home from Dunedin for a family visit, while Mia, now from Christchurch, is on placement at Nelson Hospital over the summer. Josef went straight to the front in tonight’s race, while …

After the disappointment when race one was cancelled, things didn’t look too promising for race two either, with pouring rain and freezing temperatures at 5.30pm. Amazingly, at 6pm on the dot, the clouds scudded away and the sun came out, leaving cold air conditions but refreshing water temperature. A group of about five led the long course out to the …

Conditions weren’t inviting before the Blue September swim on Sunday. A brisk breeze, snow on the hills and choppy water, the usual teeth-chattering nerves and 44 swimmers ready to face the starter. It was all in a good cause, raising money to support those who suffer from prostate cancer. In the event, it wasn’t too bad. Estimates of the temperature …

Perfect conditions for the final swim of the series, with 50 swimmers taking part in courses of 5km and 2km. Matt Hansen went out to an early lead in the long race and held it to the end. Blenheim swimmer Jodie Lovell stuck with him at first, but Fraser Hill came through during the race for second, with Jodie next. …

For the first time in several years, a Thursday series swim was held at Tahuna Beach. It was an interesting and pleasant course, free from the normal currents. Here’s the results Here’s the photos, by Ruth Leckey Final season points Story on Sportzhub, by Peter Gibbs

Interesting night – sorry everything is so late. Here’s the results Photos by Tom Young Points, click here Story on Sportzhub, by Peter Gibbs

A challenging swim of 1300m. Sunstrike on the first leg and fairly choppy conditions on the next two kept swimmers focused. Hayden Squance charged off to clinch the series with a five-second win over Blenheim swimmer Gus Marfell. Gus had to fight for the second position, just heading Terry Bone in the final lunge for the finish. Lilly Claridge has …

Hayden Squance and Lilly Claridge confirmed that their names will be on the winner’s trophies at season end as they dominated the male and female results. Terry Bone is still in with a chance if he can win the next three races, but chances are looking remote. He gave it his best shot in race 15, leading for the first …

Challenging swim of 1350m. Hayden Squance made a rare navigation error and Terry Bone was quick to pounce, taking his fifth win of the season. Ironically, Terry now slips from the top of the leaderboard as the best-of-twelve points have come into operation. Lilly Claridge was the first woman to finish, ahead of Keshia Linyard and Christina Harris, and now …