Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race Ten, January 14

  Challenging swims all round, but it was a good night for swimming with some very close finishes. Here’s some photos, taken by Jean Hodson. Results, click here Featured photo: Steve Bryant looks happy as he burglars a third place finish in the short swim. Points to date, click here Nelson Mail story

Clements Windows and Doors Endurance Swim two – Eyebright Mile

A lovely swim after a spell of rotten weather. 109 took part, with Hayden Squance first to cross the line in 26min 30sec, followed by Terry Bone (27.38) and Chris McFadden (28.10). Kerry Mathieson was the first woman in 30min 10sec, followed by Jude Vincent (32.25) and Janis Crampton (32.55). Here’s the results Results according to finish. Click here We …

Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race 7, December 31, 2015

  Great swim – about 1400m for the long swim, 400m for the short. Here’s the results. Here’s some photos by Bryony Marriott Series points to date Here’s the Nelson Mail story from the Stuff website, click here

Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race 6, December17, 2015

Feature photo, Simon Kneebone, left,  was 8th, followed by Caitlin Delany and Jon Linyard. Photo Jean Hodson Lovely swim in good conditions. Here’s the results Points table to date, click here. Please email info@nelsontriclub.co.nz with corrections. Story in the Nelson Mail, click here Photos by Peter Gibbs and Jean Hodson, click here    

Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race 5, December 10

  Conditions were perfect. Featured photo: Hayden Squance and Thomas Heaton took it all the way to the finish, with Thomas, on the right, taking it by a whisker. (Photo: Emily Trengrove) Here’s the results, click here Photos from Emily Trengrove, click here Points to date, click here Any corrections, please email info@nelsonseaswims.co.nz

Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race Five, December 3

Conditions were marginal with wind and rough conditions and because of the difficulties that would be experienced with support boats and kayaks, the race was cancelled. Don’t forget the first Clements Windows and Doors Endurance Race, The Opening Splash, 2km from the beach to the yacht club, 11.30am Sunday December 13. The short option is 600m, Richardson St Steps to …

Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race #4, November 26

  The most challenging swim yet, with distances up and the tide vs wind combo making for some interesting sections on both short and long course. It didn’t make any difference at the front of the field, with Thomas Heaton and Hayden Squance repeating their one-two at the head of the long course for the fourth time and Finella Gibbs-Beal …

Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race three, November 19

For the third consecutive week it was a one-two for Thomas Heaton and Hayden Squance , with Xavier Anderson and Luke Kelly close behind. Talya Harwood and Bailee Spriggs were not far from the front leading the women’s field Brendon Hughes burgled the short swim from Finella Gibbs-Beal. Featured photo: Medical official Carolyn Bennison and shore supervisor Paul Peacock ensure …

Port Nelson Sea Swims, Race Two, November 12, 2015

  The scenario was similar to last week’s, atrocious weather in the leadup (a couple of episodes of hail and cold wind as late as 5pm), but then perfect conditions for the swim. Even the water temperature wasn’t bad at 19 degrees and 144 swimmers took part. The featured photo, taken by Alice Trengrove, is of Finella Gibbs-Beal, winner of …