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Blue swimmers at 14 degrees

 

The water temperature was 14 degrees on Sunday, August 18, when 45 member of the Umina Blue Swimmers Club swam in club competition.

Winners in the 30 metres heats were Chad Walsh, A Sutherland, D Hayes, J Quinell, G Cole, Steve Walsh, M Hayes, F Holmes, and A Moffitt.

Winners in the 30 metres finals were Drew Hayes and Fred Holmes.

Winners in the 60 metres heats were A Sutherland, M Norquay, D Hayes and G Webster.

Winner in the 60 metres finals was Drew Hayes.

The relay result was Lobsters, Burglars, Hoboes, Tinglers and Bulls.

President's Race went to Graham Tangye and Grant Hayes.

"Fox of the week" was Geoff Webster.

Next Sunday, September 1, is the final day of the Blue Swimmers winter season, and is the date of the club championships.

This is the day when all those swimmers who have been "foxing" all year and trying to con the handicapper will have to show their true form to win their age group races.

Any spectators, who would like to see some of the fastest swimmers in the area in action, are welcome at Pearl Beach rock pool at 9am on Sunday morning.

The Umina Blue Swimmers Trivia Night held on Saturday, August 17, raised "a substantial amount of money" for the Careflight Rescue Service.

Sponsors included Club Umina, the local hotels, restaurants, gifts shops and business houses who donated prizes.

Press release, August 20