30 swimmers roll up for first ocean adventure

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Sport & Leisure

Catherine Ryan

Oct 19 2022

Coalcliff Ocean Swim Club had its first swim on Sunday, 16 October.

Coalcliff Surf Life Saving Club's David Winner and Brigid Collaery were there to give the club members a safety briefing before heading down to the water.

Thirty people turned up to swim, with 29 swimmers completing the course and one choosing to stay on dry ground … this time. With a few nervous faces at the beginning of the day, swimmers stepped up to support each other.

Everyone completed the swim around the buoys at least once and came out of the water with a smile.

We are looking forward to the next swim on 30 October at 11am (for an 11.30 start).

Coalcliff Ocean Swim Club is proudly sponsored by Equilibrium Healthcare

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