Things started out a little confused, with the buoys in unexpected places, but the course turned out to be a good one. Hayden Squance swam an excellent tactical race, lurking behind Terry Bone most of the way, but getting on the inside as they turned the final orange buoy, winning by a touch as they hit the ramp. William Seymour, …
Conditions were perfect for the 15th Rylock Opening Splash since the race began in 2008. Hayden Squance and Blenheim swimmer Chris Smithers reversed their finish order from last year, with Hayden taking first place in 24.56. Marcell Kepess finished third, ahead of Waimea College principal Fraser Hill, then Hayden Lockie. Keshia Linyard took sixth place (just ahead of her father …
Feature photo: Mike Crowe looms up behind Jon Linyard and his daughter Nia at the finish line. Photo:Ruth Leckey. Perfect conditions for swim two. One of the biggest fields of the past couple of seasons, 148 swimmers, took on the short or long swims, with Terry Bone repeating last week’s win over Hayden Squance over the long course. Marcel Kepess …
Good conditions for the opening night, with 121 starters taking on the longer swim of about 750m, or the shorter version. Fresh from success in the Bay of Islands, Terry Bone established a slight lead over Hayden Squance on the first leg of the long course. Expecting to be overtaken at any moment, Terry pushed on to a rare victory …
Congratulations to all our competitors and making the most of a windy and wet Sunday. Not a bad turn out for Race 2. Congratulations to our overall winners: Long Multisport Tri -Overall Sam Millson 1:20:24.7 William Nieuwenhuis 1:24:39.6 Greg Scott 1:36:24.3 Short Multisport Tri -Overall Kate West 50:36.2 Rod Sharp 57:11.1 Kaitlyn Robinson 58:57.1 Long MB Duathlon -Overall Morgan Lumsden …
Bitterly cold conditions faced the 35 swimmers in the Blue October charity fundraiser for Prostate Cancer sufferers. Fresh snow on the hills was a chilly prospect visually, but the blustery winds that brought those icy temperature down to the Nelson Yacht Club boat ramp were nearly the undoing of otherwise brave souls. Adding to the challenge was the strong current …
Swimmers and triathletes will be saddened by the death of Dick Jones. He was found by his wife Janet this morning, sitting peacefully in an armchair. Dick was 79 and his death was unexpected. He was still working as one of Nelson’s most experienced and respected builders, joking that he couldn’t afford to give up work, but really, he just loved to …
A beautiful morning for the Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Race 1. Well done to the 51 competitors, plus teams, who completed the course. Top 3 Long Duathlon 1. Dave Dunbar 1:08.19 2. Joel MacMillan 1:11.36 3. Gareth Cashin 1:13.32 Top 3 Short Duathlon !. Jonathan Linyard 40:01.3 2. Keshia Linyard 41:49.8 3. Reuben Sanders 42:19.8 Some photos of the day …
Saturday morning coached swim sessions are back on at Riverside Pool. Starting this Saturday, 1st of April from 7am-8:30am (doors open at 6:45am and are locked at 7am, the pool is closed to the public). The cost per session is $10 (please bring cash). With the sea swim series finished for the season, now is a great time to work …
It was a perfect morning for the Chia Sisters Olympic Tri/ Multisport Race. Congratulations to the 74 competitors, including teams, who completed the course. Top 3 Triathlon Long Course 1. Hayden Squance 2:03.16 2. Morgan Lumsden 2:08.13 3. Matt and Rickleestrong (team) 2.17.43 Top 3 Duathlon Long Course 1. Mitchell Cooper 2:30.10 2. Anthony Mollo 2:33.44 3. Penny Koroi 3:25.24 …