Calm swim on an outgoing tide, with 149 swimmers taking part. In the long race, Tony Dodds turned the tables on Hayden Squance, winning by a touch. Talya Harwood held off Caitlin Delany to head a strong women’s field. In his first swim, 15-year-old Nicholas Paulin had a clear win from Brad O’Leary, with Gemma Langley leading the women’s field. In …
Sea swims, December 1, 2016
With apologies for the delay, here’s the results. In the best conditions so far this season, Hayden Squance was put to perhaps his hardest test yet as 29-year-old Olympic triathlete Tony Dodds pushed hard all the way. Swimming stroke for stroke to the dolphin, the pair took turns to surge and test the other until Hayden opened up a sprint …
Sea swims, November 24, 2016
Interesting swim, battling the tide on leg one, then catching some chop as tide and wind fought each other on the return. 157 swimmers. Hayden Squance continued to dominate, winning for the third consecutive week, this time by three seconds from Sam McKenzie with Xavier Anderson a further four seconds back. In the women’s field, Caitlin Delany finished four seconds …
Sea swims, November 17, 2016
Featured swim, Hayden Squance, winner of both races so far this season. Close to 130 swimmers on a low tide, age group results, click here Results in finish order, click here Photos, thanks to Emily Trengrove, click here. Here’s the Nelson Mail story, on Stuff, click here Points at last, click here
Sea swims, November 10, 2016
Congratulations to the 148 hardy souls who braved the chilly waters at the end of a dingy day. Opening night can be a bit of a struggle, but thanks to early arrivals and the efficiency of our crew in handling two queues, it all went well. Featured photo: Terry Bone was happy to finish close to the front of the …
Clements Windows and Doors – Haulashore Circuit
Conditions couldn’t have been better – here’s the results Results in finish order, click here Story on Nelson Mail and Stuff, click here If anyone has photos, please email to info@nelsontriclub.co.nz and we’ll get them online
Port Nelson Sea Swims, prizegiving night, 2016
A beautiful night to end on. Here’s some photos
Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race 18, March 10, 2016
Interesting swim – here’s the results Results in finish order. Featured swimmer: Finella Gibbs-Beal wrapped up the under-16 section of the short swim series gaining the maximum 100 points and winning last night’s short swim over 600m. Here’s some photos from the swim. Here’s a story from the Nelson Mail and Stuff Season points – these are the final points from …
Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race 17, March 3
Nice long swims. High tide and relatively calm seas. It’s taken a long time to come, but with just one swim remaining we’ve finally achieved swim nirvana. Featured swimmer: Talya Harwood has been the dominant female swimmer this year. She consolidated her lead in the series tonight, finishing second overall, behind Thomas Heaton. Here’s the results. Results in finish …
Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race 16, February 25
February – traditionally the month of calm conditions, where we stretch the swims out and enjoy the speed. Not so this year, as El Nino seems intent on plaguing us to the bitter end. Tonight’s swim was rough and tough, but short enough that we could all enjoy punching into the waves (the offer only available for a limited …