Jan Juc Danger 1000

A small but keen group from the ETOWC competed in the 10th Annual Danger 1000 on Saturday 12th January. The sea conditions were relatively calm but the tide was running against the swimmers on the first leg which made that part of the swim difficult and produced slower times (up to 3 mins) than previous years.

The Eltham Tri and Open Water swimmers who competed did very well. Simone Martonhelyi (20:16 Placed 46th ), Peter Rutledge (19:25 placed 51st) competed in the Supermaster section along with Darren Reynolds. Paul Martonhelyi (22.32 Placed 49th) and Leanne Sheean (17:29 Placed 2nd ) competed in the Veteran section of the race..

Overall, it was a great day and another good swim in the Open Water calendar. If you wish to find out details for the 2009 Torquay Danger 1000, visit the website on www.janjucsurfclub.com.au

The event is run by the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club at a very picturesque location that the locals fondly refer to as "Cosy Corner." The beach where the swim is held is protected by Point Danger and the distance of the triangular course is 1000 metres hence the name Danger 1000. This year there were approximately 1300 competitors in the event with ages ranging from 12-72.

The Open section of the Danger 1000 was won by Nick Cordner with a swim of 12.16 (The record is 8 .47 –Ky Hurst). Nick when presented with his prize dedicated the swim to his godfather Tim Gates who sadly died at Fairhaven Beach earlier in the week in a freak boarding accident when teaching Nippers board skills. Ebony Ebenwaldner won the female Open section in a time of 13.16.

Keep On Training!

Leanne Sheean