Russell to Paihia OWS Results, Upcoming Events, Seasonal Swimming Times

Russell to Paihia Ocean Swim Report

The Russell to Paihia 3.3km open water swim was on Saturday 10th. Tony Shacklock has sent in this report:

A group of us travelled to Paihia to swim the 3.3 km State Russell to Paihia Swim. A good time was had by all and some great achievements made. The start was early (7:25 am) so we all travelled up on Friday and stayed at various establishments in Paihia. A few of us (Dave, Liz, Angela and Tony) were in Paihia early enough to enjoy the day taking a ferry to Russell to survey the course and plan our strategies, then sampling the local café cuisine and generally soaking in the early summer atmosphere. The “carbo-load” buffet dinner offered as an addition to the entry was good and set us up well for the next day. Staying overnight minimised the early start, but it was still indecently early, with the ferry to Russell leaving at 6:15 am. The wind was a strong easterly, making it off-shore at Russell and behind the swimmers – the swim direction is generally southwest. Consequently, the swim started in smooth water and ended up quite rough but manageable, and the wind being behind the swimmers helped some achieve good times.

Provisional results are below, including a few of our Manukau Masters friends.

Dave Donaldson           49:07    3rd in M50-54 age group
Liz Hayes                      52:20    3rd in F40-44 age group
Pat Castles                   54:55
Tony Shacklock            57:07
Angela Oliver                1:00:38
Dave Walker                 1:04:25
Richard Smith               42:39    2nd in M40-44 age group
Audrey Dunlavy             53:26    1st non-wetsuit and 3rd in F25-29 age group
Rachel Richardson        55:25    1st non-wetsuit in F30-34 age group

Thanks Tony, keep up the good work.

Upcoming Events

There are more events on the horizon so if you eat a bit too much Christmas pudding here is your incentive to work it off:

15th January 2012 - State Epic Swim 2.5km open water, Taupo. Entry form here 

http://www.epicswim.co.nz/ 

15 January 2012 Katikati Masters 2.5km open water, Waihi Beach. Entry form here http://www.nzmastersswimming.org.nz/view-all-events/details/48

 29 January 2012 State Capital Classic 3.3km open water, Wellington. Entry form here http://www.oceanswim.co.nz/events/state-capital-classic-wellington

18 February 2012 Cambridge Masters LC sanctioned meet, Cambridge. Entry form here. http://www.nzmastersswimming.org.nz/upcoming-events-compmenu-74/pool-compmenu-54/details/59

For the Cambridge event we are expecting a good number of us to make the trip so we will be hiring a mini-van or two with a planned arrival time of around 11am. If, however, you are swimming in the 800/1500 you will need to get yourself there. The Cambridge meet is held in an outdoor pool and has a lovely carnival atmosphere. It concludes with a barbeque.

Christmas/New Year Swimming Times 

December 21st (Wednesday) - 7pm to 8pm (as usual)

December 25th (Sunday) - CLOSED

December 26th (Monday) - CLOSED

December 28th (Wednesday) - 6pm to 7pm (3 lanes)

January 1st (Sunday) - CLOSED

January 2nd (Monday) - 6pm to 7pm (3 lanes)

January 4th (Wednesday) - 6pm to 7pm (3 lanes)

January 8th (Sunday) - 8am to 9am (as usual)

Please note the earlier swimming times on December 28th, January 2nd and 4th. There will be no charge for swimming on those dates.