It was a perfect day for a swim, calm, sunny, warm seas. Starting before the sun came up, 43 swimmers started in the 5km event. Hayden Squance won from Chris Smithers of Blenheim and Matt Hansen. Christina Harris was next, ahead of a tight group of three, Angus Perham, Karen Oliver and Mark Oliver, with Jodie Lovell, also from Blenheim, close behind.
Twenty took part in the 2km option. Chris Vincent was first to stand up, but he messed around waiting for Nia Linyard, with the pair crossing the line together. Next were Gareth Cashin, Wayne Leighton and Jacqui Maitland.
This race replaces the 2.8km Haulashore Circuit. For times going back over the years, click here
Come back to this page after the race for
- Results, click here
- Photos by Peter Gibbs, click here
- Story on Sportzhub by Peter Gibbs, click here