OWS # 1 - Rockingham Foreshore

 

 

This is the meet index for the Rockingham Open Water Swim - the first leg of the 2009/10 Water Corportation, Swimming WA, Open Water Swim Series. The day was very successful with three of the four competitors trying out Open Water Swimming for the first time. Ryan in his 2nd time at Rocko swam in 18th overall and placing 1st in his 17/U age group. Well done!!

Steven Scott , Fraser Wipp and Tony Ball (finishing in that order) swam extremely well also. All of the swimmers coming in within the top 100. For their first time it would seem they had all done it before with the results. Congratulations.

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RESULTS - Click Here for the Swimming WA 1.25km Results.

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IMAGES - With many thanks to the Wipp Family and the McAleese family for these pictures. To see a larger image click that image.

The walk back from the race breifing. Race tactics are created.

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Fraser waits upon the call up to the start. His first OWS.

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The competing Hornets team. From left to right; Ryan Whiddett, Fraser Wipp, Tony Ball and Steven Scott.

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They enter the chilly water of the Rocko foreshore. Heading to the buoys where the 1.25 km would commence.

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The race starts, what a splash attack. Good luck guys!!

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Ryan makes his way into the finish - placing 18th overall.

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Steven Scott makes his way into the finish - placing 42nd overall.

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Fraser Wipp makes his way into the finish - placing 53rd overall.

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Tony Ball makes his way into the finish - placing 72nd overall.

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Ryan Whiddett with his Gold Drop after winning the 17/U.

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The Hornet's supporters have fun on the beach. Thanks for your support!!

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Ryan Whiddett just after he is presented with the Gold Drop for winning the 17/U division.

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Thanks for visiting this meet index!!

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