Eight Nelson swimmers took on race two of the Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series last Saturday. The race started in the inlet, with a kilometre or so of calm flat swimming in clear water, but after popping out into the ocean things got pretty rough for the remainder of the 3.5km swim. The medal count was two gold, two silver …
Port Nelson Swims – December 13
Conditions couldn’t have been better for what was probably the most pleasant swim this season. At the front of the long race, things were more competitive than ever, but that’ll all be clear from the results and photos. Results in age group order – click here Results in finish order – click here Photos by Janice Coyle Points to date …
Port Nelson Swims – December 6
Despite the miserable sky, the swim was wonderful. Calm seas and a moderate current made for some competitive swimming, with Luke Kelly turning the tables on Alec Swan at the front of the field in a nail-biting finish. The green boat that came and anchored during the race caused a few people to have problems with the finish – those …
Ocean Swim Series – Race one – Bay of Islands Classic
Fifteen or so of our swimmers took part in race one of the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series on Sunday. In very rough conditions, we came home with six gold, two silver and two bronze medals in the 3.3km swim between Paihia and Russell, and a gold and a silver in the 750m swim on a loop course from Russell. …
Port Nelson Swims, November 29
Age group results, click here. (Updated 03/12/18) Results in finish order, click here. (Updated 03/12/18) Points to date. Photos, by Janice Coyle. The weather is looking good, without too much wind. The 3.8m high tide is at 3.13pm, so the current will be north to south. Close to a dozen of our swimmers will be taking part in race one of …
Opening Splash, November 25, 2018
This is the 11th time this event has been held, and it was one of the most competitive, with eight swimmers finishing within 20 seconds at the front of the field. Alec Swan triumphed in a close finish ahead of Luke Kelly, Fergus Drummond, Bendi Kepess, Oxford Bayley, Sierra Thomas, Terry Bone and Josh Sheridan. Hamish Neill and Sophie Alexander …
Port Nelson Swims, November 22
A good turnout of 165 swimmers on a near-perfect night, marred only by a strong current and a very slight chop. Age group results, click here. Results in finish order, click here. Points to date, click here. Photos, by Janice Coyle. Story, click here. Race one of the Clements Endurance Series is on Sunday. The Opening Splash, 2km from the …
Port Nelson Swims, Thursday November 15
Nice to get the series underway on a nice night, despite the slight current and a bit of chop. Some drama at the front of the field, as the leaders struggled to stick to the course. Read all about it in the story below. Here’s the results in age group order. Results in finish order. Points table. Photos, by Janice …
The Interislander Big Tahuna
Fantastic results – five swimmers in the first ten, including overall winner Luke Kelly. Sierra Thomas took out the second woman’s spot and we won a heap of medals Nelson results – please email info@nelsontriclub.co.nz if anyone is missing Click here
Haulashore Circuit
This annual race starts at 11am from the yacht club. There will also be yacht racing in progress, so be aware of other activity on the yacht club deck. If you’ve already done any of our swims this year,you may have already entered this race – if not we’ll have your details, so just arrive and pay the $15 entry …