Arriving at Gerringong, the contingent of Mollymook ocean swimmers. Pic credit, Leonie

Mollymook Ocean Swimmers tackle the 2022 Captain Christie at Gerringong

Drenched in tradition, the legend of the Captain Christie Ocean Swim dates back to 1882. It is believed Captain William Earnest Bartholomew Christie took up his sailor’s challenge to swim from Gerringong Boat Harbour around the rocky headland to Werri Beach – all for a bottle of the finest whisky. And he won.

Dave provided the following Mollymook feedback on today’s swim: “Here are some pics of the Mollymook swim squad who made the trip up to Gerringong for the Captain Christie Swim today. 1.8km from Gerringong harbour, north around the headland to Werri Beach. Greg, Kate, Chris, Sue, Wendy and Ian are showing off the bottles of scotch they received for finishing. Melanie (Wendy and Craig’s daughter) also swam. Jill Pettifer received a prize for her age group”.

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