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Port Nelson Swims – December 13
Conditions couldn’t have been better for what was probably the most pleasant swim this season. At the front of the long race, things were more competitive than ever, but that’ll all be clear from the results and photos.
Results in age group order – click here
Results in finish order – click here
Points to date – click here
Next week (December 20), we’ll hold our annual Christmas barbecue after the swim, with the compliments of Port Nelson. Allow yourself a bit of time to hang about after the swim – bring some extra food and a drink if you fancy. We’ve received three free entries to the The Interislander Big Tahuna on March 2. These will be announced at the barbecue, but you have to be there to claim them.
There’s no break in the Port Nelson series over Christmas – we swim every Thursday night.
Something to look forward to is the Eyebright Mile, race two of the Clements Endurance Series, on Sunday January 6 at 11am. As well as the 2km course from the yacht club to the beach, there’s a short option of 1400m from the Richardson St Steps.
We’ve received a discount code for the Big Tahuna. If you enter using the code SWIMNELSON10 you’ll get a 10% discount to the Nelson race. Many Nelson swimmers take part in these national Ocean Swim series with several going to Omaha Beach north of Auckland this weekend and more than 20 regularly taking part in the Capital Classic in Wellington – this season on January 27. Give it some thought.
You can read more and put in your entry to these events at oceanswim.co.nz
You should also start thinking about Swim Fiji – your late winter getaway, August 22-26, 2019. Several Nelson swimmers have already flagged an interest. Check the website – www.oceanswimfiji.com
Port Nelson Swims – December 6
Despite the miserable sky, the swim was wonderful. Calm seas and a moderate current made for some competitive swimming, with Luke Kelly turning the tables on Alec Swan at the front of the field in a nail-biting finish. The green boat that came and anchored during the race caused a few people to have problems with the finish – those are being sorted.
Results in age group order, click here
Results in finish order, click here
Photos by Ruth Leckey, click here.
Anyone leave behind a red swim cap and a pair of larger framed zoggs goggles? Text or phone 0272713420 if they’re yours.
We’ve received a discount code for The Interislander Big Tahuna in Nelson on March 2. If you enter using the code SWIMNELSON10 you’ll get a 10% discount to the Nelson race. Many Nelson swimmers take part in these swims, with more than 20 regularly taking part in the Capital Classic in Wellington – this season on January 27. Give it some thought.
You can read more and put in your entry at oceanswim.co.nz
You should also start thinking about Swim Fiji – your late winter getaway, August 22-26, 2019. Check the website – www.oceanswimfiji.com
Ocean Swim Series – Race one – Bay of Islands Classic
Fifteen or so of our swimmers took part in race one of the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series on Sunday.
In very rough conditions, we came home with six gold, two silver and two bronze medals in the 3.3km swim between Paihia and Russell, and a gold and a silver in the 750m swim on a loop course from Russell.
We’ve now received a discount code for The Interislander Big Tahuna in Nelson on March 2. If you enter using the code SWIMNELSON10 you’ll get a 10% discount to the Nelson race. Many Nelson swimmers take part in these swims, with more than 20 regularly taking part in the Capital Classic in Wellington – this season on January 27. Give it some thought.
You can read more and put in your entry at oceanswim.co.nz
You should also start thinking about Swim Fiji – your late winter getaway in August, 2019. Details are due to be released any day now.
Port Nelson Swims, November 22
A good turnout of 165 swimmers on a near-perfect night, marred only by a strong current and a very slight chop.
Age group results, click here.
Results in finish order, click here.
Points to date, click here.
Story, click here.
Race one of the Clements Endurance Series is on Sunday. The Opening Splash, 2km from the beach to the yacht club, or 600m from the Richardson St Steps to the yacht club. Everyone needs to sign up on the beach from 10.45am and be present at race briefing about 11.15. The race starts on the beach at 11.30am, with those doing the short course walking or driving to the steps to start approx at noon – on the high tide.
The forecast isn’t brilliant, but doesn’t look like it’ll be windy.
We owe a lot to our team of race officials, but it’s a very small team. Would you like to join our crew on registration and timing? From time to time we’re short in this area and Sunday is one of those days. If you can help out, please email us at info@nelsontriclub.co.nz. It’s a friendly team and a very rewarding task. We’d welcome you with open arms.
Port Nelson Swims, Thursday November 15
Nice to get the series underway on a nice night, despite the slight current and a bit of chop.
Some drama at the front of the field, as the leaders struggled to stick to the course. Read all about it in the story below.
Here’s the results in age group order.
Story, on Sportzhub
Port Nelson Swims – opening night, Thursday November 8, 2018
Uh Oh
Things are rotten at the yacht club – wind, waves and generally nasty weather, so sadly, tonight’s swim is cancelled. Things are looking much more positive next week – see you then.
There are signs of increased activity in the water as swimmers get back into the swing of things. It’s still brisk, but slowly warming up.
If you’re planning to swim this week, be sure to allow plenty of time to find a carpark and get checked in by 6pm.
The tides are quite big at the moment. Low tide Thursday is just before 5pm, so will be flowing in by the time we start.
Courses will start with a leg heading south from the yacht club ramp, keeping as close to shore as possible given the state of the tide, then turn right out into the channel, returning with the flow to the ramp.
Swimmers should be aware that there will be sailing activity from the yacht club ramp on Thursday nights. We will keep our activities to one side of the ramp and swimmers are asked to restrict their warmup to the area north of the ramp.
Results, photos and story will be on this page as soon as possible on Thursday night.
Haulashore Circuit Results
Here are the results from Clements Endurance Series, Haulashore Circuit, 2.8km.
Port Nelson Sea Swims, prizegiving night
A fun night with a surprisingly tough relay.
All the volunteers and winners of various categories were recognised.
Don’t forget the Haulashore Circuit at 11am on Sunday and The Interislander Big Tahuna on Saturday March 31.
The discount code for The Interislander Big Tahuna is NELSONSWIMSERIES2018
The price goes up on Friday night, so get the 20% discount on the lower price by putting in your entry on Friday. Enter online at oceanswim.co.nz
Port Nelson swim, March 8
Very nice swim to finish the season – just over 1500m for the long swim, calm conditions, not much current on the return leg from the black boat.
Port Nelson swim, February 15
Turned out to be a great swim. The sea was calm, the sun was out, the current was barely there and the water didn’t taste bad at all. To the delight of some, the reduced field – the lowest this summer – gave the chance to pick up some points.
Featured photo: Jude Vincent and Jane Alloway were very happy with the swim. Janice Coyle captured some wonderful photos tonight.
Here’s the results in age group order.
Here’s the results in finish order
The Interislander Big Tahuna on March 31 – coming up quickly. Remember, there are four distances on offer, so something for everyone. You can enter at oceanswim.co.nz and get a 20% discount by using the code NELSONSWIMSERIES2018.
Super Early Pricing ends on February 17. by using the code prior to this date you not only get the cheapest entry price but you also get 20% off that. If you’ve entered by February 17 you’ll be in the draw for a $150 prize pack.
The 20% code can continue to be used up until the event, but prices will be higher.
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