A club for people of all ages and abilities who enjoy swimming and socialising.
The RSL Swim Club was pleased to be able to hand over our annual “Fine Monies” to the Sailability Charity group. This not for profit organisation provides sailing experiences for the disabled and is a great cause. It is run by volunteers.Ian Bourke(RSL President), Martin Tabone (Sailability), Steve Harper and John Hennessy are pictured at a presentation function at the RSL Club. Well one to our members who presented themselves for fines due to various transgressions throughout the year.
Today saw a successful start of the Winter Swim program with a large attendance of our hardy swimmers turning up for a swim in the ocean at Cronulla. Well done to our team and a great morning was enjoyed by all. Show-off of the day was Steve Murray who swam zero seconds off his nominated time. The picture shows the team entering the water.
As of 26th March there will be no access possible to the clubhouse.
Will advise when any change occurs.
Regretfully the club has decided to suspend the swim program for the rest of the Summer season. It includes Greys and Thursday night swims.
This decision was taken after extensive discussion assessing potential risk to our members and their families with the rapidly escalating Covid-19 virus. People are welcome to visit the club facilities to indulge in social swim activities at their own discretion.
There will be understandable disappointment with this, but it was felt the correct option with the information available.
A vigorous southerly wind did not deter a band of hardy swimmers who braved the elements today.
The feature event was the 50M Freestyle sponsored by Jon Jenkins for the swimmer closest to their handicap time.
Joyce Grounds was our deserving winner with a great swim.
Sea Slugs are the duty team next week.
Unfortunately a burst of heavy showers at an inconvenient time resulted in the swimming program for the day being cancelled.
The 50/100M Freestyle Championship will be rescheduled, but no date confirmed at his stage.
Family Day is on next Sunday where you can invite members of your family down for a swim with the club as long as they can swim 50M freestyle.Whilst there was no swimming we were still able to help Lesley celebrate her birthday – Many happy returns Lesley.
Sea Horses are the duty team next week.
Beautiful weather conditions and clean water provided a great day for swimming. Club 200M Freestyle championship races were held along with normal schedule.
Winners were Deborah Jenkins(Female) and Phil Short(Male).
The weekly feature event was the 50M Freestyle sponsored by Dave Dopson. Winners were Elizabeth Whitcombe(Female) and Gordon Williams(Male). As well we enjoyed a special cake to celebrate the 70th Birthday of Bill Bertram. Congrats to Bill on reaching this milestone.
Swimming resumes at the Bay after a break due to weather and travel.
400M Freestyle Champions are Deborah Jenkins and Phil Short – Congratulations.
200M,100M and 50M Championships to come.
The feature race was the 50M Freestyle sponsored by the Picones for closest to time.
Winners were Margaret McKeon and Bill Jury.
Next week duty team is the Jellyfish. 200M Freestyle Championship next week as well.
The club had a fantastic day visiting the Coogee Diggers Swim Club at Wylie’s Baths. We had a fantastic attendance and over 100 swimmers from both clubs took part.
The pool conditions were perfect and everyone enjoyed our host’s organisation and hospitality.
One of our relay teams won the prestigious Dover Straights trophy which was originally donated by Des Renford.
This was a 10 X 50Yds race with the closest to nominated time getting the prize.
The Open 10 a side relay side gave a credible performance, but were defeated by the Coogee team who were too quick for us.
After swimming our hosts provided a feast which was enjoyed by all.
Thanks to all our members who participated and made it such a success.
Congratulations Coogee
No Thursday night swim on 13th Feb due to water contamination.
The 50M/100M Championships will be held on Sunday 8th March. 8 eligible swims required to qualify.
Bus leaves for Coogee at 7.30. No Sunday swim on 16th Feb.