“2014 Swimmer of the year” poses with the 4 km elite swim group
Monica’s sponsored “Australia Day – Flags” – 2 km dash for cash starters
The short course swim field: Ross, Grant and Jackie
Mollymook Ocean Swimmers
2015 Australia Day Ocean Swim Awards:
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2015 Elite 4 km Mollymook Ocean Swim – Age Champions:
Over 70, 1st Graeme Cutler Balmoral. 65 to 69 age group, 1st Dick Morath Balmoral, 60 to 64 group, 1st Pete Humphries. 30 to 50 age group: Male 1st Ben Hatcher and 1st female Karen Burgess.
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Outstanding swims:
Pete Humphries in the 4 km and Monica Mudge in the 2 km events.
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The “Never give in” award:
John and Margy’s niece Erin in her first long distance ocean swim and Graeme Cutler completing the 4 km course.
Best looking award:
Swimmer of the year – Ray Ackerman with his latest fashion hair-do.
Special mention:
Kenny Burton providing water safety. Click on images to enlarge
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Gallery – Mollymook Ocean Swimmers
Graeme & Dick commence their 4 km to North Molly and return swim
Karen on Dick and Ben’s heels in the 4 km swim
Pete tucked into Dick and Ben’s slip stream during the 4 km swim
Dick and Ben first to North Molly congratulated by Sue
The gang head up the beach for the 2 km swim (Pic credit – Jackie G)
Bob-Heather-Erin-Cheryl-Roscoe line up for the start of the 2 km swim
The 2 km punters in their “Dash for Cash” Aust-Day-swim
Sue-Heather-Cheryl-Erin-Dave
Ken-Burton-water-safety
Fashion stakes – Best Hair-do
Margy and niece Erin
BBQ Breakfast Chefs – John – John and Brian
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The 2015 January 25 Palm Beach to Whale Beach 2.5 km ocean swim
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Mollymook was represented in this prestigious swim by Graeme Wolfenden who finished a credible 8th in his 60 to 64 age category. Former Mollymook foundation swimmer Kim Wilson also competed as did her partner Col Mustoe. Kim was placed 24th in her 50 to 54 age category whilst Col swam an amazing race to finish 2nd in his 55 to 59 age category and 32nd overall in the field of 1160 starters, the vast majority many years his junior.
Reporter Kim Wilson writes: “The ‘Big Swim’ Palm to Whale was exceptional. Great water, stunning scenery and outstanding organisation. One to do again.”
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The January 26, Sydney Harbour Australia Day Swim
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Kim and Col backed up the next day to compete in the Sydney Harbour swim. Kim reported: “Unofficial results were, Colin 2nd in Harbour swim age category and 17th overall whereas and poor Kimbo came 13th in her age category and 226 overall.
Palm-Beach-to-Whale-Beach-swim. (Pic credit – Oceanswims.com)
Bottom pic – Col & Kim’s Mum at Palm Beach
Top pic – Sydney Harbour swim (Pic Credit – Col & Kim)