Swimathon 2023
The 17th Sidmouth Rotary Swimathon took place on Saturday 28 October 2023.
Ninety-five swimmers in fifteen teams took to the water to see who could swim the most lengths in a 50 minute period.
This year's 17th Swimathon, organised by Sidmouth Rotary Club was in aid of 1st Sidmouth Guides, 1st Sid Vale Scout Group and the Rotary Christmas Appeal.
Fifteen teams competed over the four hour period with each team having fifty minutes of lane swimming. All ages and skill levels were represented with some very impressive results being turned in. The youngsters in the Surf Lifesaving Teams and the Scouts did particularly well closely followed by one of the Golf Club Teams but the undoubted star team of the evening was Team Marlin from Surf Lifesaving who turned in 140 lengths with only 4 swimmers.
Everyone who took part had a great time with thanks being extended to the Rotary Club organisers and to the LED Swimming Pool lifeguards.
The Rotary Club organiser Simon Wood praised everyone who took part, and for giving up their Saturday evening for such a good cause.
Teams were drawn from the following organisations -
- All Saints Church, Sidmouth
- Sidmouth Rotary Club Christmas Appeal
- Sidmouth Golf Club - 3 teams
- 1st Sidmouth Guides
- Sidmouth Running Club
- Sidmouth Parish Church
- 1st Sid Vale Scout Group - 2 teams
- St John's School, Sidmouth
- Sidmouth Surf Lifesaving Club - 3 teams
- Waitrose, Sidmouth
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The 17th Sidmouth Rotary Swimathon took place on Saturday 28 October 2023. Ninety-five swimmers in fifteen teams took to the water to see who could swim the most lengths in a 50 minute period.
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Certificate awarded to Teresa Loynd by President Bob Underhill and Chair of Town Council, Cllr Chris Lockyear. Teresa accompanied by husband Roy Loynd.
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