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The next race will take place 16th Sep 2023 - entry forms and info are on the right of this page.
Thanks to everyone who made the event possible.
1. Steve Cottam - Devonport Royal Swimming Association 48.20 (First Male)
2. Caitlin O'Malley - Plymouth RNRM Swimming Club 53.11 (First Lady)
3. Elizabeth Vernon - Mount Kelly Swimming Club 53.19
4. Neil Brinkworth - Devonport Royal Swimming Association 55.40
5. Tony Antliff - Devonport Royal Swimming Association 1.15.10
City of Plymouth ASA
Breakwater Swim Report – 2019
The Breakwater Swim took place on Sunday 1 September 2019. A number of dates were identified between mid-July through to mid-September where high tide times were suitable. Co-ordinating the support needed to run the event took some organising this year, but finally after many E mails an agreement was reached and date confirmed.
I was hoping to have an increased number of swimmers entering this year’s swim, however for different reasons several competitors were unable to take part. Two decided to move to New Zealand, one unfortunately suffered a perforated ear drum requiring him to withdraw and four others were hoping to enter but family commitments prevented it. This potentially would have brought the number to 12. I did approach other Clubs and offered guest places but there was no take up. I have spoken to the Tinside Crew (A local open water swimming group) who may have some interested guest swimmers next year if places are available.
Conditions were good, with sea temperature over 17 degrees, a North Westerly breeze, a slight swell and visibility was excellent. After a short brief, swimmers and officials boarded Emerald Blue (Dave Curno’s Yacht) and Friendship (Horizons Motor Boat) and were taken to the start where the Kayaker’s (Mountbatten Canoe Club) met us. The Pont Aven ferry was delayed sailing, so to avoid delaying the race by up to an hour, a decision was taken to move the start to the Eastern end of the Breakwater.
The race started on time as planned with the 5 experienced swimmers working hard against the chop in the early stages. It turned into a fantastic race with Steve Cottam leading all the way, close behind were Caitlin O Malley and Liz Vernon battling for second place, only 8 seconds separating the pair at the finish. Then came Neil Brinkworth. Neil had completed the channel swim only a few weeks earlier a great achievement. Finally, the event’s stalwart, Tony Antliff produced a very acceptable time. Below are the finishing positions and times recorded by Lesley McCreery:
1st Steve Cottam 48.20 DRSA (1st Male)
2nd Caitlin O Malley 53.11 RNRM (1ST Female)
3rd Liz Vernon 53.19 Mount Kelly
4th Neil Brinkworth 55.40 DRSA
5th Tony Antliff 1.15.10 DRSA
The presentation took place outside of the Boathouse restaurant with Mel Jeynes our current Chairman awarding the trophies, medals, certificates and goodie bags which were prepared by Sally Davies. Richard Davies was able to take some good photos for the website.
The event was once again well supported by Horizons, Dave Curno, Mountbatten Canoe Club, Vivek Kulkarni (Doctor – On his Birthday) with many of the other water and shore-based roles filled by volunteers from Plymouth RNRM Swimming Club. I am in the process of writing to individuals to thank them for their continued backing and will be making contributions to the charities and buying some gifts to show our appreciation as we do so each year.
By Diego Walker - OW Secretary and event organiser
Pictures by Richard Davies and Zoe Le Blanc
Thanks to everyone who made the event possible.
1. Darren Green – Devonport Royal Swimming Association 46.55.86 (First Male)
2. Marisa Schubert - Devonport Royal Swimming Association 47.51.02 (First Female)
3. Edward Gilbertson – Carradon Swimming Club 49.04,68
4. Elizabeth Vernon - Mount Kelly Swimming Club 51.35.21
5. Neil Brinkworth - Devonport Royal Swimming Association 52.27.52
6. Pete Redbourn – Plymouth RNRM Swimming Club 55.51.83
7. Anthony Antliff - Devonport Royal Swimming Association 65.41.35
After weeks of hot and sunny weather, it was just our luck that Saturday 28 July saw a change. This brought heavy rain and strong winds to the South West which were expected to continue into the Sunday meaning the event may have to be cancelled. Despite conditions looking grim on the Hoe in the morning, an assessment was conducted by spending an hour watching the sea and sky and a decision was made to go ahead with the Swim. This was based on weather forecasts indicating improvements from 1500 onwards allowing a window of opportunity to safely run the swim. This turned out to be the case and fortunately the right decision.
High Tide was at 19.48, Sunset at 21.05, Wind from the SW about 5-7Knts, visibility was good, sea swell around 0.5m – 1.5m and sea temperature 18.1 degrees in the sound.
A comprehensive safety brief was conducted before boarding boats to head out to the Breakwater Lighthouse. The safety canoeists from the Port of Plymouth Canoe Association, safety RIBs and MV Friendship from Horizons Trust and the yacht Emerald Blue belonging to Dave Curno of the Corinthian Yacht Club arrived on station as planned for a 1745 start. Unfortunately, it was delayed by approximately 1 hour due to shipping movements in and out the Sound caused by the earlier poor conditions. As always, the support provided by the organisations mentioned above was very much appreciated and without it the Swim could not take place.
Officials were located both afloat and at the finish on Tinside Beach. Medical cover afloat was again provided by Dr Vivek Kulkarni of the ASA and First Aid cover by Mr Gareth Bott from Plymouth RNRM SC. All officials from City of Plymouth ASA Swimming Clubs did great jobs and the event ran smoothly. I’d like to thank everyone that helped, without their support this event could not be run.
All 7 swimmers, the majority from Devonport Royal Swimming Club, finished safely, enjoyed the challenge and had super swims. Many commented the water was warmer than last year (9 Sept 17) which it was by about 2 degrees. Results listed above.
The presentation was organised by Lesley McCreery and held outside of the Boathouse restaurant with swimmers receiving cups, medals, certificates and goody bags prepared by Sally Davies. These were presented by Paul Russell - The CoP ASA Chairperson. Official photographs were taken by Richard Davies ashore and Zoe Le Blanc afloat
Report by Diego Walker - City Of Plymouth Open Water Secretary and organiser.
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Throughout the day weather conditions were being monitored as there was a possibility the event may have to be cancelled. Luckily as the day went on conditions improved so a decision was made to go ahead with the event. High Tide was at 2051, Sunset at 1945, Wind was from the NW about 5-7Knts, visibility was good, sea swell was smooth in the sound and sea temperature 16.1 degrees, chances of showers was high (experienced one short spell of rain during the race). A double rainbow appeared and many photos were taken - I'd like to say I planned this but unfortunately I can't.
The safety brief was conducted outside of the Mayflower Sailing Club building before boarding the boats to head out to the start at the Breakwater Lighthouse. All safety canoes (Port of Plymouth Canoe Association and Barry Moss Plymouth RNRM SC), safety RIBs (Horizon Trust), MV Friendship (Horizons Trust) and Yacht Emerald Blue (Dave Curno's - Corinthian Yacht Club) arrived on station as planned so the race was able to start on time at 1730. The support provided by the various organisations mentioned above was much appreciated and without it the Swim would not take place.
Officials were located both afloat and on Tinside Beach with Medical coved afloat being provided by Dr Vivek Kulkarni of the ASA and First Aid cover by Mr Rob Lowe - Plymouth RNRM SC. All officials from the City of Plymouth ASA Swimming Clubs did a great job and the event ran smoothly.
Swimmers enjoyed the challenge and all had great swims having to fight against the tide on occasions. Results above.
A presentation was organised by Sally Davies and Lesley McCreery held outside of the Boathouse restaurant with swimmers receiving Cups, medals, certificates and goody bags presented by Esther Rookes - CoP ASA Chairperson. Official photographs were taken by Richard Davies
Report by Diego Walker - Hon Open Water Secretary