Hipkins Cup
On Saturday morning the annual Hipkins Cup swim got underway.
Registrations were great with 25 competitors entering into the swim (including one brave man in speedos).
The swimmers took to the start line right on noon and made the dash across the stones and into the water.
The front group made good time and powered through the water across to the turning buoy at the entrance to Whites Bay.
Paul Sell took out the event maintaining the lead and finishing in 33 minutes 30 seconds - a minute later 16-year-old Jacob Babb who was followed closely by Emma Moore who finished in 35 minutes 10 seconds. Hot her tail was 14-year-old Fergus Greer, just 5 seconds behind Moore.
Congratulations to all those who competed and thanks to all the supporters and the Rarangi Surf Lifesavers for ensuring the event ran safely.
PHOTO: John Scobie, left, oldest competitor; Emma Moore, first female; Paul Sell, first male and first overall; Erika Babb, youngest competitor.
Information supplied by Brendon Ferguson.
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
What has a head but no brain?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.
Festive Farmers' Market Christmas Market
SharpAs Tool Tips
I’ll be at today’s Marlborough Farmers' Market from 3–6pm — a great last chance to get your knives sharpened before a busy Christmas Day.
If you have knives, tools, or other items that need sharpening, come along to the special Farmers’ Market today.
Please note: aside from the statutory days, I’ll still be open.
Cheers,
Ron
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
-
78.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
-
21.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Loading…
