Hard slog against the current tonight, but a cruisy swim home. Training mates Terry Bone and Roger Matheson consolidated their positions at the top of the long and short swims respectively. Mia Pugh and Ara Wyatt did the same in the women’s rankings over the two races. Odette Llewellin, left, and Anne Harwood had the closest age group result of …
What an amazing day at Rabbit Island! We had 42 participants join us for a friendly and fun competition on the beautiful trails at Conifer Park. The overcast weather kept things cool, and everyone gave their best in the swim, bike, and run courses. Top Performers Short Triathlon 🥇 Reuben Sanders (U16) led the way with a time of 41:08.3. …
A challenging swim over a 1km course with westerly winds whipping up some waves, particularly in the middle of the first leg from the yacht club to the dolphin channel marker. Terry Bone set off as if he had a fire to put out and despite his best efforts Finn Bryant couldn’t reel him in. Pool specialist William Seymour was …
The 16th Rylock Opening Splash kicked off on a beautiful sunny morning, with 89 swimmers making a strong start to the season. In the long course, Josef Scott claimed the win in 24:23.5, with Chris Smithers and Terry Bone close behind. Lilly Claridge was the top woman, finishing fourth overall, followed by Nia Linyard and Christina Harris. The short course …
Josef Scott and Mia Pugh took charge in race three, swum in perfect conditions. It was a night when locals mingled with out-of-town visitors, guaranteeing some surprises. Josef is home from Dunedin for a family visit, while Mia, now from Christchurch, is on placement at Nelson Hospital over the summer. Josef went straight to the front in tonight’s race, while …
After the disappointment when race one was cancelled, things didn’t look too promising for race two either, with pouring rain and freezing temperatures at 5.30pm. Amazingly, at 6pm on the dot, the clouds scudded away and the sun came out, leaving cold air conditions but refreshing water temperature. A group of about five led the long course out to the …
It was a beautiful, sunny day at Rabbit Island for the Village Cycle Sprint Triathlon Club Championships! With 62 participants across Triathlon, Duathlon, and Multisport categories, the event brought out a fantastic mix of abilities and ages. Congratulations to all our competitors and club champs, and a huge thank you to our sponsors and volunteers for making the day possible. See the full results and check out the race photos on Flickr. See you at the next event: the Tineli Cross Triathlon on December 8th!
We’re excited to announce that our online shop is open again due to high demand! You can order our exclusive club hoodies and running tops until Sunday, November 17th. These high-quality items are specially designed by our sponsor, Tineli. Order now at: https://www.tineli.co.nz/order/gzkjd/catalog Hoodies -$72 Color: Dark blue Style: Perfect pullover hoodie for casual training or layering Material: 100% cotton, …
This is a reminder that there will be no Saturday morning swim at Riverside Pool on the 19th of October. Instead, join us at 7am at Tahuna Beach for a free group swim. Swimmers of all levels are welcome, and we’ll divide into suitable groups on the day for a relaxed, social swim. Wetsuits are optional but recommended. After the …
Conditions weren’t inviting before the Blue September swim on Sunday. A brisk breeze, snow on the hills and choppy water, the usual teeth-chattering nerves and 44 swimmers ready to face the starter. It was all in a good cause, raising money to support those who suffer from prostate cancer. In the event, it wasn’t too bad. Estimates of the temperature …