Bitterly cold conditions faced the 35 swimmers in the Blue October charity fundraiser for Prostate Cancer sufferers. Fresh snow on the hills was a chilly prospect visually, but the blustery winds that brought those icy temperature down to the Nelson Yacht Club boat ramp were nearly the undoing of otherwise brave souls. Adding to the challenge was the strong current …
A big thank you and congratulations to all our competitors. What a fantastic turn out to Race 1. Congratulations to our overall winners: Long Multisport Tri -Overall Will Hand 1:19:30.4 Dan Busch 1:20:24.0 Fin Mckenzie 1:22:32.9 Short Multisport Tri -Overall Olivia West 1:02:10.5 Chris West 1:02:25.9 Rod Sharp 1:06:50.0 Long MB Duathlon -Overall Jeremy David Mckenzie 1:10:44.9 Dave Dunbar 1:11:02.5 Leo O’Donnell …
The club’s AGM will be held on Wednesday 20th September, starting 7.00 pm at the Suburbs Club room in Stoke (142 Saxton Road). Come along to hear what the club has been up to over the past year and have your say for the up coming year. Our guest speakers this year will be club members Mike Crowe, Morgan Lumsden …
Another beautiful morning for the Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Race 2, our final race this season. Well done to the 51 competitors, plus teams, who completed the course. Top 3 Long Duathlon 1. Tom Spencer 1:09.37 2. Leo O’Donnell 1:11.08 3. Gareth Cashin 1:13.13 Top 3 Short Duathlon !. Matt Newberry 38:24.4 2. Cohen Ferguson 40:56.3 3. William Richards 41:28.4 …
Swimmers and triathletes will be saddened by the death of Dick Jones. He was found by his wife Janet this morning, sitting peacefully in an armchair. Dick was 79 and his death was unexpected. He was still working as one of Nelson’s most experienced and respected builders, joking that he couldn’t afford to give up work, but really, he just loved to …
A beautiful morning for the Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Race 1. Well done to the 51 competitors, plus teams, who completed the course. Top 3 Long Duathlon 1. Dave Dunbar 1:08.19 2. Joel MacMillan 1:11.36 3. Gareth Cashin 1:13.32 Top 3 Short Duathlon !. Jonathan Linyard 40:01.3 2. Keshia Linyard 41:49.8 3. Reuben Sanders 42:19.8 Some photos of the day …
Looking for a new pair of Trainers??? Then enter our Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Series! If you enter both races you will be in the draw to win a *Brooks Footwear voucher from the Shoe Clinic. Race 1 is on Sunday 2nd of April To register for race 1 goto: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=298390 Race 2 is on Sunday 16th of April To …
Saturday morning coached swim sessions are back on at Riverside Pool. Starting this Saturday, 1st of April from 7am-8:30am (doors open at 6:45am and are locked at 7am, the pool is closed to the public). The cost per session is $10 (please bring cash). With the sea swim series finished for the season, now is a great time to work …
It was a perfect morning for the Chia Sisters Olympic Tri/ Multisport Race. Congratulations to the 74 competitors, including teams, who completed the course. Top 3 Triathlon Long Course 1. Hayden Squance 2:03.16 2. Morgan Lumsden 2:08.13 3. Matt and Rickleestrong (team) 2.17.43 Top 3 Duathlon Long Course 1. Mitchell Cooper 2:30.10 2. Anthony Mollo 2:33.44 3. Penny Koroi 3:25.24 …
Perfect night on which to end the season. Paula Meer and Hayden Squance won the relay from about 35 teams. The prizegiving was a great celebration of swimmers, officials and volunteers. Photos, click here