Archive Monthly Archives: March 2013
Interview with the First Female King of the Bays Winner – Rebecca Linton
Back in 2004 Rebecca Linton won the inaugural King of the Bays event and we are excited to be welcoming her along to this year’s 10th anniversary celebrations. We caught up with her for a quick chat to see what she remembers about that first event and what she has been up to in the […]
Continue readingKing of the Bays – The Story (Part 2)
I was always keen to get my first event on TV. ‘Start how you mean to continue’ was my motto during this development phase. I wanted to have the highest profile swim in NZ and TV would help put it on the map from year one.
Continue readingTips for Swimming in Different Conditions
When it comes to ocean swimming you are open to the elements and it can be quite a new challenge to face if you’ve only been used to pool swimming or even just fair weather open water swims. The tips below will help you to understand the impact of rougher conditions on your swimming and […]
Continue readingOlympian Takes the Plunge
Olympic bronze medalist Juliette Haigh was one of the swimmers who took part in last weekend’s hugely successful State Sand to Surf in Mount Maunganui. Juliette took part in the 2.6km distance with her usual enthusiasm and passion finishing in a time of 47 minutes and 16 seconds.
Continue readingAustralian Olympians Show Their Class
Australia’s Olympians in open water swimming from London 2012 have triumphed at the State Sand To Surf in Mount Maunganui, round five of the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.
Continue readingKing of the Bays – The Story (Part 1)
It all started with a knack for organising and a love of swimming back in 2003. In my early twenties I used to organise parties for my friends, quite big ones in fact. These parties taught me a lot about what makes a successful event. The venue, music, drink prices and good food were the […]
Continue readingOlympian Lauren Boyle on Blind Date with Dairy Farmer
Lauren Boyle and a chuffed Waikato Dairy farmer had a blind date on Sunday on Takapuna Beach all in the name of raising funds for Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ).
Continue readingGet the Best from Your Ocean Swim
Dipping your toe in the ocean for a swim is a very different prospect to jumping into a nice heated indoor swimming pool and presents a new range of considerations that you should be aware of. The tips below will help you to be prepared for whatever the elements might throw at you and ensure […]
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