Diggers Shield Carnival

It was fantastic to see such a great turn out for the annual Diggers Shield Carnival at Gunnamatta Bay on Thursday night. We have over 90 swimmers from a variety of swimming clubs.

The Cronulla RSL Bubbles relay team took out the win in the 10 a side relay.

The winners of the 50m closest to nominated time events were:

  1. David Ritchie (Sharks)
  2. Bill Bertram (Cronulla RSL)
  3. Steve Harper (Cronulla RSL)

Coogee Randwick Carnival

A team of 30 swimmers travelled to Wylie’s Baths at Coogee to participate in our annual carnival. It was a marvellous day and enjoyed by all. Thanks to our team for the support of the club.
 
Congratulations to one of our relay teams who won the 10 a side Des Renford Dover Straits trophy:
  • Joyce Grounds
  • Elizabeth Whitcombe
  • Lyn Bryan
  • David Bryan
  • Sandy Curan
  • Margaret McKeon
  • Denis Woodland
  • Michael McInerney
  • Sandy Picone
  • Eric Wood 
Individual  prize winners were:
  • Carrol Daly
  • Lizzy Lodge
  • Lesley Woodland
  • David Bryan
  • Lisa Hedge
  • Kalem Bronner
  • Ingrid Moon
  • Jack Kirkland
  • Paul Cavanagh
  • Margaret McKeon

Gunnamatta Greys Manly Swim

The Gunnamatta Greys are planning a swim at Manly on Friday 2nd February, 2018.

Transport:

  • Train from Cronulla 8.09am (third carriage from rear of train). Change at Town Hall station for Circular Quay.
  • Ferry to Manly from Circular Quay, Wharf 2 at 9.20am.
  • Arrive Manly 9.38am
  • Walk through Mall, meet at southern end of Manly, South Steyne Beach, swim to start at approx. 10.15am

Activities:

  • Longer swim from South Steyne to Shelley Beach and back (approx.1.2km) OR
  • Shorter swim at South Steyne/Shelley Beach OR
  • Walk

Lunch:

  • Manly Skiff Club – provisional booking for 20 persons for 3 hours from 12.00pm.

If you think you may be interested, please let Denis Woodland know so he can keep you informed re bookings for lunch or any changes to the arrangements below. If it necessary to cancel, Denis will advise you before or on the evening of 1st February.

 

The Shirts take out the Jack Hennessy Shirts Vs Skirts!

The conditions on Sunday were blustery and cold, however this did not hamper the attendance or spirit of the swimmers. A small boat was even fished out of the bay by some members.

The Owen Coulter Double-Double Trophy was won by Lisa Hedge and Phil Short. It was donated and presented by Jim Silva.

Much to the disappointment of the Skirts, the Shirts took out the 2017-18 Shirts Vs Skirts trophy.