Choppy Coast conditions for swim

The start of the annual Open Water Swim at Red Beach. Photos, Ross Malyon. 

Choppy seas at Red Beach did not deter entrants in Red Beach Surf Lifesaving Club’s Open Water Swim.

The event was held on Sunday, February 26. It was the 34th year that the Open Water Swim has been held – it is organised by the club in conjunction with Roskill Masters Swim Club.

Entrants, whose ages ranged from 14 to 76 years, had a choice of two distances – 1.5km or 3km – over a rectangular course just off the beach.

Wetsuits were optional – two Deyal Cosgrove Trophies were up for grabs over the 3km distance, swum without a wetsuit. 

The men’s division was won by Rob Corne, while Rachel Richardson took out the women’s division.