Rylock Series, race 13, February 8, 2024

Perfect conditions for tonight’s swim out to the island and back. Hayden Squance and Lilly Claridge won the men’s and women’s sections. Come back soon for more info: Here’s the results Photos by Susan Hill Points to date Story on Sportzhub, by Peter Gibbs Marahau to Kaiteriteri swim, Saturday, March 10. This is not a club swim but an independent …

Village Cycles Sprint Triathlon Race Results

The Village Cycles Sprint Triathlon took place today under beautiful blue skies at Rabbit Island, making it a perfect setting for a day of friendly competition. With 80 participants, teams included, saw a mix of both newcomers and seasoned athletes coming together in a welcoming community atmosphere. Race Options: Participants took on various challenges, with options including the Sprint (long) …

Rylock Series, Race 12, February 1, 2024

Great swim of 1400m (long) and 400m (short). Hayden Squance, Terry Bone and Gus Marfell repeated their regular one-two three, while Lilly Claridge dominated the Linyard sisters, Keshia and Nia, ahead of Christina Harris. Rob Sheridan and Liliana Perrett topped the short course. Here’s tonight’s results Photos by Tom Young Points, click here Story on Sportzhub, by Peter Gibbs Marahau …

Rylock Series, Race 11, January 25, 2024

Beautiful swim of about 1400m. Hayden Squance, Terry Bone and Gus Marfell led from the start, retaining the same order right through and finishing within five seconds of each other. Lilly Claridge was seventh overall to lead the women’s section, with a difference, once again, of five seconds from Keshia Linyard. Christina Harris touched down a fraction of a second …

Rylock Endurance Series, Race three, Ironman Challenge

Perfect conditions but with the lowest high tide since the race began in 2008. Hayden Squance swam a solo race to win from the non-wetsuited Finn Bryant. Fraser Hill and Ban Van Dyke were next, ahead of the first woman, Lilly Claridge Here’s the results Here’s the archival record of winners over the years. Photos by Marie Claridge Story on …

Rylock Swim Series, Race 10, January 18, 2024

Good number tonight with the addition of swimmers from Tasman Swim Club. Hayden Squance held on to win from Jack Love and Gus Marfell. Lilly Claridge continued to lead the women’s field, finishing narrowly ahead of Brooke Swan, making a welcome return to the sea, and Keshia Linyard. Mike Crowe sneaked in and burgled the short race from Liliana Perrett. …

Rylock Swim Series, race nine, January 11, 2024

The longest race of the season brought up the halfway point in the series. Hayden Squance, Terry Bone, Gus Marfell, Ben Marshall and Hamish Neill stuck fairly close together in a long slog south to the first buoy at just over 500m. With tide pushing north and wind pushing south, things got rough heading to the dolphin. The leaders spread …

Tata swim, January 7, 2024

Great swim at Tata Beach. It’s the first Tata swim in five years, with the tri club helping out the Takaka Swim Club to get it going again. Josef Scott won from Hayden Squance, while Keshia and Nia Linyard were the first two women. Tandia Fisher won the 600m swim from Zack Gibbs. Here’s the results. Here’s the photos, by …

Rylock Swim Series, Race eight, January 4, 2024

The wind that’s plagued the season so far continued to be a factor, with the planned course shortened a little and kept closer to shore. Even so, swimmers took on a loop of just over a kilometre, heading north before a 500m leg south and the final slog of about 300m into the outgoing tide and wind. With the annual …

Rylock Swim Series, Race seven, December 28, 2023

One of the nicest nights for a while, even though the low tide brought the usual stumbles getting in and out. Otago student Josef Scott set a cracking pace from the start and led over the opening leg of about 400m. After a right turn, it was a 200m leg to the ‘dolphin’ navigation marker and the combination of wind …