Things took an unexpected turn for the rough – although given the summer we’ve had so far wind is hardly a surprise. Times were down on previous years as swimmers battled through the roughest seas. Hayden Squance led in Luke Kelly by 13 seconds, but given the conditions, the race record was never under threat. The women’s race was even …

The sea is rough, the rain’s pouring down – seems like a good idea to stay warm and snug inside. With tonight’s swim cancelled, the next opportunity is the Eyebright Mile, 9.30am, Tuesday, December 27.

It was certainly a rough one, but short and sweet to give everyone time to have a small party at the barbecue. Hayden Squance and Tony Dodds clashed for the third time, with Tony getting the edge to make it two from three in a battle which is now ended as Tony heads off for a run training block in …

High hopes of a calm swim were dashed when the wind come up just as the race started, so swimmers faced choppy conditions. Hayden Squance swam away from the start, pursued by Luke Kelly, Terry Bone, Hamish Neill and Simon Kneebone, and that was the way they finished. Flossie Van Dyke came in just behind father Ben to win the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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