Ocean Swim Season - It's A Wrap!

King of the Bays marks the end of the ocean swimming season for 2013 and what a season it has been. This would have to be the most successful season in this reporter's aging memory both in terms of results and in numbers of club participants. It was great to see so many of our swimmers get out there and have a go at a sea swim, be it in the weekly Kohi swims, the State Ocean Swim series or the club's own weekly training swims or handicapped races. Next season will certainly be something to look forward to.

Here is Tony's report on King of the Bays and some photo's that were sent in by Shirley.
Today saw a dozen of our swimmers in the King of the Bays swim from Milford Beach to Takapuna Beach, the last ocean swim of the season. Although it was cold and wet before the start, the conditions of the water were nearly perfect. During the race, the sun came out and many enjoyed a pleasant day at Takapuna while the shorter races were swum. Everybody swam great times and three of them achieved medal placings. Dawn Walker and Liz Hayes both came 3rd in their age groups and Avy Judelson came 1st. 

Not only was it the last swim of the season, but it completed the State Ocean Swim Series, so the series results were also announced. Again our swimmers were well represented on the podium with Giles Walker coming 3rd, Liz Hayes coming 2nd and Avy Judelson coming 1st in their age groups. Dave Donaldson and Dawn Walker narrowly missed the accolades coming 4th. Well done all.

Photos are also on the gallery page so you can find them easily at a later date.