Swim Swam Swum - Tim Tackles the Island

Tim is 10.  He's done the swim to and from the Point a few times now, and was looking for a bigger challenge, so this week he embarked for the Marathon Swim from the Island.  That's 1.6 km., in deep open water.  His dad had a few words with Taffy on the way out to start, and she assured Marcus she would keep a sharp eye out for Tim all the time.

With his Grandma Arlene and Dad Marcus on either side, Tim set off from the Island.  He's looking strong here, about a third of the way into the swim with Haystack Bay Marina in the background.

 It  was a perfect morning to swim, with calm water and just a slight breeze pushing the swimmers to Bondi Bay.

Grandpa John came out with the kayak to join the other support boats.  There were eight swimmers in total tackling the Island swim.  Another 9 swam to the Point and Back, including Hugh, our youngest swimmer, at 7 years of age.  Tim's brother Nate, and mom Lisa also took part in the Point and Back swim.  His aunt Laura swam from the Island, too. They made it quite the family affair!

Taffy, true to her word, kept a close watch all the way.

 And here they all are, back on the dock.  Congrats to all of them, and a special Wow to Tim, for completing that Island challenge!