High tide is at 4.23pm, so it’ll be rushing on out. That indicates the short swim heading north first, then returning to the ramp. The long swim starting the same – over to the dolphin, then back to Rocks Rd and return closer to shore. That’s exactly what happened – long swim was about 1450m. 154 swimmers turned up for …
Sea swim, January 18, 2018
It wasn’t pretty, but the swim of about 1000m in murky water had a few surprises with some rough water and a bit of current out by the dolphin. Here’s the results in age group order. Results in finish order. Photos, by Janice Coyle Points to date One of our fun jobs each year is providing support for the Weetbix …
Clements Windows and Doors Endurance Series, Race three
The 3.8km Ironman Challenge is scheduled for Sunday January 14. The Nelson City Council has advised that tests at Tahuna Beach on Thursday show a bacteria level of 324. The level at which there’s a health risk is 150. With continuous rain since then, the level is likely to be well above safe levels. The Nelson Medical Officer of Health has …
Sea swim, January 11
That was one big hairy swim. The long course was 1500m but seemed much longer with some choppy seas to bash into. Luke Kelly (featured image) emerged a second ahead of Hayden Squance, followed by a group containing Matai McGuinniety, Bendi Kepess and Sierra Thomas, the first woman. Aliesha and Mathew Peacock continued to dominate the short swim. Someone left …
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
Clements Windows and Doors Endurance Series, Opening Splash, December 13
Here’s the results, click here The story from the Nelson Mail
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
Points table after four swims
Sorry this has taken a while to catch up with. From now on, it’ll be updated weekly. Keep an eye on your points and let us know as soon as possible if there are mistakes. For the table so far, click here
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 …