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 …
Perfect conditions for tonight’s swim out to the island and back. Hayden Squance and Lilly Claridge won the men’s and women’s sections. Come back soon for more info: Here’s the results Photos by Susan Hill Points to date Story on Sportzhub, by Peter Gibbs Marahau to Kaiteriteri swim, Saturday, March 10. This is not a club swim but an independent …
Great swim of 1400m (long) and 400m (short). Hayden Squance, Terry Bone and Gus Marfell repeated their regular one-two three, while Lilly Claridge dominated the Linyard sisters, Keshia and Nia, ahead of Christina Harris. Rob Sheridan and Liliana Perrett topped the short course. Here’s tonight’s results Photos by Tom Young Points, click here Story on Sportzhub, by Peter Gibbs Marahau …
Beautiful swim of about 1400m. Hayden Squance, Terry Bone and Gus Marfell led from the start, retaining the same order right through and finishing within five seconds of each other. Lilly Claridge was seventh overall to lead the women’s section, with a difference, once again, of five seconds from Keshia Linyard. Christina Harris touched down a fraction of a second …