MAY
29/05/2014 - The outdoor season has begun...
Check the Swim Calendar for the latest swim dates over the coming months. Please note the Tuesday night swims will move to St Catherines from June 3rd. All times and locations can be found by clicking on the event within the Swim Calendar.
Check the Swim Calendar for the latest swim dates over the coming months. Please note the Tuesday night swims will move to St Catherines from June 3rd. All times and locations can be found by clicking on the event within the Swim Calendar.
june
09/06/2014 - We have a new website!!
Many thanks to Matt for helping create this new website. We hope you enjoy it , but please feel free to leave any comments to help us improve via the Forum, or the Contact Us section below... Please have a click through and we hope you everything you need to know at your fingertips! Take time to create a profile on the 'Forum' and engage in some discussions, or get some background information to swims that are accessible through the club, or even check the swims we have coming up in the 'Swim Calendar'.
20/06/2014 - Sark to Jersey attempt
Good luck to our very own Sally Minty-Gravett who is attempting a Sark to Jersey solo swim on Sunday 22nd June. She will starting from Dixcart Bay in Sark, and finishing to the Nortth West coast of Jersey. Sally will be supported by Charlie Gravett, MicLe Guilcher, Jenny Fitzgerald, Graeme Lowe and Charlotte Vernon.
Good luck Sally and keep an eye on the JLDSC swim trackers (menu option under Swim Info)!!!
24/06/2014 - What a weekend for the JLDSC...
A very busy weekend for the JLDSC. We had Alice Harvey & Adrian Folliett complete there 6 hour qualifying swims. In addition we had our organised club swim on Sunday morning. And to top matters off we had our own Wendy Trehiou swim in a special invitational swim in London and to round off a fantastc weekend, the president herself - Sally Minty-Gravett - completed her own Sark to Jersey Solo swim ,completed in 8 hours 42 mins. In doing so, she becomes the first ever female to complete this swim!
More info on Sally & Wendys swims to come in the near future. Watch this space and well done to all this weekend!
26/06/2014 - Round Jersey Solo Attempt tomorrow...
Tomorrow we have Adrian Sarchet from Guernsey who is attempting a Round Jersey Solo Swim. Adrian is an experienced swimmer having completed an English Channel Solo & A Round Guernsey Solo. The JLDSC wish Adrian all the best and will keep our fingers crossed that the weather holds out for him!
Access the JLDSC Tracker 1 via the Swim Info > JLDSC Swim Trackers page for up to date progress on Adrians swim.
JULY
02/07/2014 - Congratulations Adrian!
Adrian successfully navigated Jersey in a time of 11hrs 29 mins which is strangely the same time he navigated round Guernsey! Congrats from all at the JLDSC. In addition he becomes the 1st ever Guernsey-man to complete the Round Jersey solo swim.
07/07/2014 - Ann Flambard Trophy Swim
Sunday 6th July saw the annual Ann Flambard club swim down at Harve Des Pas. We saw 2 joint winners share the trophy this year. A massive well done to Piers Willis & Jack Duncan. Pictures in the Junior Section.
08/07/2014 - A golden day of swimming between Jersey & France
Jersey to France solo swim - Michelle Macy
A truly fanastic day of swimming yesterday culminated in 2 cracking swims taking place between Jersey & France.
Michelle Macy, 37 and an analyst for Nike, lives in Oregon USA and became the first USA Lady to swim the course from La Coupe to St Germaine sur plage. The other USA swimmer is Tim Lawrence who swam in 2006.
Michelle last year became the 2nd woman to complete the “Oceans 7 “ Challenge - this includes the 7 major oceans - English Channel, Catalina Challenge (California) Cook Straits (New Zealand), Tsugaru Channel (Japan),Straits of Gibralta, Molokai Channel (Hawaii) and finally, the North Channel (Scotland to Ireland).
This Jersey to France swim is an 18 mile swim and the existing Ladies record was held by Alison Wood (Jersey) , set in 2010 of 8hrs and 7 mins. The mens record was broken last year by Mark Faure-Walker from the Serpentine Swim Club and still stands at 6hrs 38mins.
Michelle’s superb swim time was a superb 6hrs 42mins.
The Jersey Long Distance Swimming club is delighted to congratulate Michelle on her great swim today - and look forward to her added success next week when she hopes to swim around Jersey as well!..weather permitting…after a well deserved rest inbetween!
Jersey to France solo swim - Michelle Macy
A truly fanastic day of swimming yesterday culminated in 2 cracking swims taking place between Jersey & France.
Michelle Macy, 37 and an analyst for Nike, lives in Oregon USA and became the first USA Lady to swim the course from La Coupe to St Germaine sur plage. The other USA swimmer is Tim Lawrence who swam in 2006.
Michelle last year became the 2nd woman to complete the “Oceans 7 “ Challenge - this includes the 7 major oceans - English Channel, Catalina Challenge (California) Cook Straits (New Zealand), Tsugaru Channel (Japan),Straits of Gibralta, Molokai Channel (Hawaii) and finally, the North Channel (Scotland to Ireland).
This Jersey to France swim is an 18 mile swim and the existing Ladies record was held by Alison Wood (Jersey) , set in 2010 of 8hrs and 7 mins. The mens record was broken last year by Mark Faure-Walker from the Serpentine Swim Club and still stands at 6hrs 38mins.
Michelle’s superb swim time was a superb 6hrs 42mins.
The Jersey Long Distance Swimming club is delighted to congratulate Michelle on her great swim today - and look forward to her added success next week when she hopes to swim around Jersey as well!..weather permitting…after a well deserved rest inbetween!
Le Grande Nag'gie - St Malo to Jersey Relay
At 1345 GMT we had 6 local swimmers - Ian Jones, Nick Dotter, Graeme Lowe, Dave Le Clercq, Wendy Trehiou & Neil Faudemer - undertake a gruelling 36 mile swim between St Malo and Jersey. The swim is called 'La Grande Nag'gie' and had never been undertaken before. They finished a fantastic 18 hours and 9 mins later.
Starting on July 7th at Parame beach on the outskirts of St Malo, the intrepid 11 with swimmers and support crew pioneered the swim alongside escort boat Lionheart, skippered by Mathew Clarke. The charity crossing was performed on behalf of 3 Jersey charities: Macmillan Jersey, Brighter Futures, and Channel island air search.
Massive congratulations to all the swimmers on a truly remarkable day of swimming. Social media was buzzing with updates on both swims. As always thanks goes to not just the swimmers, but the kayakers, navigators, organisers and everyone else involved in making these swims a success. Well done to you all!!
At 1345 GMT we had 6 local swimmers - Ian Jones, Nick Dotter, Graeme Lowe, Dave Le Clercq, Wendy Trehiou & Neil Faudemer - undertake a gruelling 36 mile swim between St Malo and Jersey. The swim is called 'La Grande Nag'gie' and had never been undertaken before. They finished a fantastic 18 hours and 9 mins later.
Starting on July 7th at Parame beach on the outskirts of St Malo, the intrepid 11 with swimmers and support crew pioneered the swim alongside escort boat Lionheart, skippered by Mathew Clarke. The charity crossing was performed on behalf of 3 Jersey charities: Macmillan Jersey, Brighter Futures, and Channel island air search.
Massive congratulations to all the swimmers on a truly remarkable day of swimming. Social media was buzzing with updates on both swims. As always thanks goes to not just the swimmers, but the kayakers, navigators, organisers and everyone else involved in making these swims a success. Well done to you all!!
13/07/2014 - De Caux Club Swim @ Ouaisne
Well done to all who attended the swim in very overcast and lumpy conditions - not what we have been used to recently with the fine weather! And a special well done to Zahra Bell & Piers Willis for braving the conditions and being awarded the De Caux trophy for 2014 as the youngest swimmers to take part. Well done to the both of you! (picture in the Junior Section)
Well done to all who attended the swim in very overcast and lumpy conditions - not what we have been used to recently with the fine weather! And a special well done to Zahra Bell & Piers Willis for braving the conditions and being awarded the De Caux trophy for 2014 as the youngest swimmers to take part. Well done to the both of you! (picture in the Junior Section)
18/07/2014 - What a week!
Apologies for the delay in getting this update out, but as im sure your all on the facebook group you will be aware that we had 2 solo Round Jersey swims this week!
On Tuesday Emma France from Guildford in the UK swam around Jersey in 11 hrs 46 minutes. Emma had a very tough swim as the conditions were not so favourable ..but after her amazingly 'secret' Channel swim she threw in last Tuesday which surprised us all, she did an amazing job and finished smiling! On the boat with Emma was her partner Paul James and Cliff Golding also from the UK but a life member and full supporter of the JLDSC.
On Wednesday , Michelle Macy from Oregon in the USA broke the round island solo swim record.She finished in an amazing 9hrs 29mins and 11 seconds.The existing record was set in 2011 by Julianne Galloway, another USA swimmer now living in New Jersey - she finished in 9 hrs 32 mins after she broke Alison Streeters 22 year old record! She is also the first swimmer to come over and complete the Jersey to France & Round Jersey solos in one 'hit'! (see 8th July entry for J2F!)
Michelle travelled to jersey with her training buddy Erin Stone who was on the boat for Jersey to France and then also kayaked around Jersey for Michelle yesterday.Also on her boat yesterday was Adrian Follain and Charlotte Vernon (14) both also in training for round Jersey Solo swims next month and Sally Minty-Gravett was her observer for both Emma & Michelle swims.
HUGE thanks to Mick le Guilcher who piloted both swims in the Club vessel Sea Swimmer 2.
PS - Dont forget club swim this Sunday - 1245 @ Mikes slip. See you there!
Apologies for the delay in getting this update out, but as im sure your all on the facebook group you will be aware that we had 2 solo Round Jersey swims this week!
On Tuesday Emma France from Guildford in the UK swam around Jersey in 11 hrs 46 minutes. Emma had a very tough swim as the conditions were not so favourable ..but after her amazingly 'secret' Channel swim she threw in last Tuesday which surprised us all, she did an amazing job and finished smiling! On the boat with Emma was her partner Paul James and Cliff Golding also from the UK but a life member and full supporter of the JLDSC.
On Wednesday , Michelle Macy from Oregon in the USA broke the round island solo swim record.She finished in an amazing 9hrs 29mins and 11 seconds.The existing record was set in 2011 by Julianne Galloway, another USA swimmer now living in New Jersey - she finished in 9 hrs 32 mins after she broke Alison Streeters 22 year old record! She is also the first swimmer to come over and complete the Jersey to France & Round Jersey solos in one 'hit'! (see 8th July entry for J2F!)
Michelle travelled to jersey with her training buddy Erin Stone who was on the boat for Jersey to France and then also kayaked around Jersey for Michelle yesterday.Also on her boat yesterday was Adrian Follain and Charlotte Vernon (14) both also in training for round Jersey Solo swims next month and Sally Minty-Gravett was her observer for both Emma & Michelle swims.
HUGE thanks to Mick le Guilcher who piloted both swims in the Club vessel Sea Swimmer 2.
PS - Dont forget club swim this Sunday - 1245 @ Mikes slip. See you there!
31/07 - We had 2 swims going Round Jersey. The first swim out was Team Rookeez - Henry Clark, Charlotte Vernon, Dominic Holley, Harry Willis and Zahra Bell who set off at 0746, and were swimming to raise funds for MS Jersey. The second swim out a few mins later was our very own committee member Alice Harvey who was attempting her 2nd RJ swim (first in 2006). After a fantastic day of hard swimming by all 6 swimmers, Team Rookeez finished in an awesome time of 11hrs 10mins. Alice finished even quicker in a time of 10hrs 33 mins - smashing her previous best by 1hr 8mins!
Massive thanks to Richard Stephens on Coccinelle who piloted the Rookeez with assistance from Sally Minty-Gravett. Sea swimmer 2 was piloted by Mick le Guilcher and Martin Powell, and on board looking after Alice was Chantelle Le Guilcher, Tasmin Powell and Alana Powell.
30/07 - Liz Rycroft (UK) was the next intrepid swimmer into the water as she completed her Round Jersey Solo in 11hrs 12 mins. What a cracking swim!! Sea Swimmer 2 was piloted by Mick le Guilcher and Adrian Follain and her crew was her sister Rebecca Rycroft and friend Hannah.
23/07 - Christine Addison (UK) overcame some tough conditions and put in a fantastically gutsy swim, in completing her Jersey to France solo in a time of 14 hrs 24 mins. Massive congrats to Christine!
20/07 - WELL DONE to our New Masters champions today Sarah Pierce and Cliff Golding. Big well done to all the youngsters who all swam the 2 way from Mikes slip to Archirondel and back too! Especially Dominic Holley Harry Willis Zahra Bell and Piers Willis ( at 9 the youngest swimmer of the day)! Great day - great conditions - great swims and WONDERFUL cakes afterwards too! Thanks Korina Powell and Martin for organising the swim today.
Massive thanks to Richard Stephens on Coccinelle who piloted the Rookeez with assistance from Sally Minty-Gravett. Sea swimmer 2 was piloted by Mick le Guilcher and Martin Powell, and on board looking after Alice was Chantelle Le Guilcher, Tasmin Powell and Alana Powell.
30/07 - Liz Rycroft (UK) was the next intrepid swimmer into the water as she completed her Round Jersey Solo in 11hrs 12 mins. What a cracking swim!! Sea Swimmer 2 was piloted by Mick le Guilcher and Adrian Follain and her crew was her sister Rebecca Rycroft and friend Hannah.
23/07 - Christine Addison (UK) overcame some tough conditions and put in a fantastically gutsy swim, in completing her Jersey to France solo in a time of 14 hrs 24 mins. Massive congrats to Christine!
20/07 - WELL DONE to our New Masters champions today Sarah Pierce and Cliff Golding. Big well done to all the youngsters who all swam the 2 way from Mikes slip to Archirondel and back too! Especially Dominic Holley Harry Willis Zahra Bell and Piers Willis ( at 9 the youngest swimmer of the day)! Great day - great conditions - great swims and WONDERFUL cakes afterwards too! Thanks Korina Powell and Martin for organising the swim today.
AUGUST
01/08/2014
Rounding off a fantastic couple of weeks we had Ian Holt (UK) who attempted the Round Jersey solo swim. Unfortunately for Ian he could not complete the swim, and stopped at 9 hours just by Kempt Tower St Ouen, but Ian was chuffed with his attempt so massive well done to Ian for this swim. Even more so we learned afterwards that 2 years ago he broke his neck, and from 2 hours in his swim, he was suffering nerve pain in his left arm. Therefore Ians swim was a gutsy effort and we hope that he might be back to complete the swim.
Rounding off a fantastic couple of weeks we had Ian Holt (UK) who attempted the Round Jersey solo swim. Unfortunately for Ian he could not complete the swim, and stopped at 9 hours just by Kempt Tower St Ouen, but Ian was chuffed with his attempt so massive well done to Ian for this swim. Even more so we learned afterwards that 2 years ago he broke his neck, and from 2 hours in his swim, he was suffering nerve pain in his left arm. Therefore Ians swim was a gutsy effort and we hope that he might be back to complete the swim.
03/08/2014 - Its been a little while since the last update so here goes....
So since the last update what have we been up to? Well as you can expect, its peak season and its been busy! So here's a recap of what has been happening on these shores...
So since the last update what have we been up to? Well as you can expect, its peak season and its been busy! So here's a recap of what has been happening on these shores...
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Junior Club Series
Please find attached a form for the junior series. Plenty of notice so you can get prepared for it!
Please find attached a form for the junior series. Plenty of notice so you can get prepared for it!
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04/08/2014 - Notice of upcoming meets
Masters swim meet
Taking place this year on Sunday 14th September at 9am in St Catherine's.There is a 3km and a 5km event, no wetsuits allowed. Please find below an entry form which needs to be sent back to Graeme Lowe before the closing date 12th August.
Club Champ trophies awarded to 1st male/female in the 5km event
Masters awards to next male/female swimmer in age groups 40-49,50-59.60-69 in the 5km event
Masters awards to 1st male/female in age groups 40-49, 50-59,60-69 in the 3km event
Masters swim meet
Taking place this year on Sunday 14th September at 9am in St Catherine's.There is a 3km and a 5km event, no wetsuits allowed. Please find below an entry form which needs to be sent back to Graeme Lowe before the closing date 12th August.
Club Champ trophies awarded to 1st male/female in the 5km event
Masters awards to next male/female swimmer in age groups 40-49,50-59.60-69 in the 5km event
Masters awards to 1st male/female in age groups 40-49, 50-59,60-69 in the 3km event
19/08/2014 - We have a break in the weather!!!
So after what seems like forever we have a brief break in the weather tomorrow to allow 3 swims to France to take place!
1) Chantelle Le Guilcher on the club boat 'Sea Swimmer 2' - captained by Mick le Guilcher and Claude Bertram - and being looked after by Alice Harvey and Adrian Follain. JLDSC Club tracker #1 will be on board for you all to follow - setting off from La Coupe at 0743...
2) Cliff Golding - on 'Gigabyte' - captained by Neil Faudemer and Steve Pallet - being looked after ably by Chantelle Rose, Martin and Alana Powell. They can be tracked at - http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0CPU9iNdY79Ru4rcT5GRALunCMcXqNhm - also setting off from La Coupe at 0743...
3) Lucinda Bayliss - on 'Lionheart' - captained by Matthew Clarke - and being looked after by Sarah Pierce, Sal Minty-Gravett and Wendy Trehiou. They can be tracked on JLDSC Tracker #2 and will be setting off from La Coupe at 10.45 am
IT WILL BE A BUSY SHIPPING AND SWIMMING DAY!!!!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL SWIMMERS AND TEAMS OUT THERE!
So after what seems like forever we have a brief break in the weather tomorrow to allow 3 swims to France to take place!
1) Chantelle Le Guilcher on the club boat 'Sea Swimmer 2' - captained by Mick le Guilcher and Claude Bertram - and being looked after by Alice Harvey and Adrian Follain. JLDSC Club tracker #1 will be on board for you all to follow - setting off from La Coupe at 0743...
2) Cliff Golding - on 'Gigabyte' - captained by Neil Faudemer and Steve Pallet - being looked after ably by Chantelle Rose, Martin and Alana Powell. They can be tracked at - http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0CPU9iNdY79Ru4rcT5GRALunCMcXqNhm - also setting off from La Coupe at 0743...
3) Lucinda Bayliss - on 'Lionheart' - captained by Matthew Clarke - and being looked after by Sarah Pierce, Sal Minty-Gravett and Wendy Trehiou. They can be tracked on JLDSC Tracker #2 and will be setting off from La Coupe at 10.45 am
IT WILL BE A BUSY SHIPPING AND SWIMMING DAY!!!!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL SWIMMERS AND TEAMS OUT THERE!
21/08/2014 - The 3 musketeers...
So what a day we had at sea yesterday. 3 swimmers, 2 routes & 1 destination - France. Chantelle & Cliff were first off at 0744am from La Coupe and headed out in fairly tough conditions. Both swimmers put in a fantastic shift and worked hard to make there way over to France in fantastic times of 8hrs 7 mins & 9hrs 40mins respectively. Chantelle Rose on board for Cliff described the open water as a 'washing machine' at times so it most definately wasn't an easy swim. The at 1043 Lucinda, started her swim also from La Coupe but took a different route eventually finishing just off Cap de Carteret in an amazing time of 6hrs 50 mins, just missing the fastest female time ever by 8 mins.
A massive thanks to the support crews across the 3 boats of Mick Le Guilcher, Neil Faudemer & Matthew Clarke for piloting, Sally, Wendy, Sarah, Chantelle (Rose), Alana, Claude, Adrian & Martin for crewing / kayaking. What a great day to be involved with the JLDSC!
So what a day we had at sea yesterday. 3 swimmers, 2 routes & 1 destination - France. Chantelle & Cliff were first off at 0744am from La Coupe and headed out in fairly tough conditions. Both swimmers put in a fantastic shift and worked hard to make there way over to France in fantastic times of 8hrs 7 mins & 9hrs 40mins respectively. Chantelle Rose on board for Cliff described the open water as a 'washing machine' at times so it most definately wasn't an easy swim. The at 1043 Lucinda, started her swim also from La Coupe but took a different route eventually finishing just off Cap de Carteret in an amazing time of 6hrs 50 mins, just missing the fastest female time ever by 8 mins.
A massive thanks to the support crews across the 3 boats of Mick Le Guilcher, Neil Faudemer & Matthew Clarke for piloting, Sally, Wendy, Sarah, Chantelle (Rose), Alana, Claude, Adrian & Martin for crewing / kayaking. What a great day to be involved with the JLDSC!
SEPTEMBER
01/09/2014 - Jersey to France attempt
Italian swimmer Thomas Kofler sets off early on Tuesday morning from La Coupe. Thomas swam around Jersey in 2011 having swum around Manhattan and across the Channel.
Sea Swimmer 2' captained by Mick Le Guilcher with crew Claude Bertram ,Jenny FitzGerald and Sally Minty-Gravett leaves Jersey at 0530. You can track Thomas's swim on JLDSC tracker 1....
Italian swimmer Thomas Kofler sets off early on Tuesday morning from La Coupe. Thomas swam around Jersey in 2011 having swum around Manhattan and across the Channel.
Sea Swimmer 2' captained by Mick Le Guilcher with crew Claude Bertram ,Jenny FitzGerald and Sally Minty-Gravett leaves Jersey at 0530. You can track Thomas's swim on JLDSC tracker 1....
11/09/2014 - 3 successful Jersey to France swims...
Apologies for the delays in updates but had a few recent swims so here we go...
On 2nd September we had 2 swimmers successfully complete there Jersey to France solos. Firstly Sarah Pierce finished in 8hrs 23 mins, and then we also had Thomas Kofler complete his swim in a fantastic 11hrs 9mins.
The on 5th September we had our very own committee member Adrian Follain attempt his very own Jersey to France and he also finished in a cracking time of 9hrs 46mins. Some awesome pictures of his dolphin escort to be put up shortly.
Well done to all swimmers and crew. A fantastic effort!
Apologies for the delays in updates but had a few recent swims so here we go...
On 2nd September we had 2 swimmers successfully complete there Jersey to France solos. Firstly Sarah Pierce finished in 8hrs 23 mins, and then we also had Thomas Kofler complete his swim in a fantastic 11hrs 9mins.
The on 5th September we had our very own committee member Adrian Follain attempt his very own Jersey to France and he also finished in a cracking time of 9hrs 46mins. Some awesome pictures of his dolphin escort to be put up shortly.
Well done to all swimmers and crew. A fantastic effort!
29/09/2014 - One final swim round Jersey
A massive well done to Charlotte Vernon from our Junior section who navigated her way round Jersey on her solo swim, in a fantastic time of 12hrs 20 mins. A massive thanks to Mick Le Guilcher for piloting and Adrian Follain, Sally Minty-Gravett & Rihanna Reynolds for crewing at very short notice.
Charlotte was also involved in the 'Rookeez' relay swim earlier in the summer so its been a great couple of months for her. Well done Charlotte!
A massive well done to Charlotte Vernon from our Junior section who navigated her way round Jersey on her solo swim, in a fantastic time of 12hrs 20 mins. A massive thanks to Mick Le Guilcher for piloting and Adrian Follain, Sally Minty-Gravett & Rihanna Reynolds for crewing at very short notice.
Charlotte was also involved in the 'Rookeez' relay swim earlier in the summer so its been a great couple of months for her. Well done Charlotte!
OCTOBER
06/10/2014... The open water season may have closed, but the indoor season has just started....
Just a reminder that pool swimming resumes tomorrow night, Tuesday 7th October.
Juniors are in from 6.30-7.30pm and Seniors are in from 7.30-8.30pm.
Swim fees £20 for the term
Looking forward to seeing you then!
Just a reminder that pool swimming resumes tomorrow night, Tuesday 7th October.
Juniors are in from 6.30-7.30pm and Seniors are in from 7.30-8.30pm.
Swim fees £20 for the term
Looking forward to seeing you then!
21/10/2014 - 40 dips from 40 slips
Sally and Fay have organised this event to celebrate the club's 40th year, to raise a bit of money and have some fun in the process.
All swimmers of all abilities, and wetsuits allowed, are welcome to participate in this charity dip challenge for the RNLI Jersey branch.
You can join in by signing up to the event , registration is £10 (minimum donation).
Then when we have your money you will be given a timetable with the 40 slips on it and dates when we shall be doing them.
You can either join us on the dates specified or if not suitable then complete the dips in your own time. (make sure someone witnesses it or take a photo and post to the 40 dips from 40 slips page on facebook.
More information will be on the timetable.
You can hand your money (cash or cheque) to Sally ,Jenny or Fay. Why not bring it along on Tuesday night and join in!
Sally and Fay have organised this event to celebrate the club's 40th year, to raise a bit of money and have some fun in the process.
All swimmers of all abilities, and wetsuits allowed, are welcome to participate in this charity dip challenge for the RNLI Jersey branch.
You can join in by signing up to the event , registration is £10 (minimum donation).
Then when we have your money you will be given a timetable with the 40 slips on it and dates when we shall be doing them.
You can either join us on the dates specified or if not suitable then complete the dips in your own time. (make sure someone witnesses it or take a photo and post to the 40 dips from 40 slips page on facebook.
More information will be on the timetable.
You can hand your money (cash or cheque) to Sally ,Jenny or Fay. Why not bring it along on Tuesday night and join in!
24/10/2014 - Do you fancy being on our committee?
Just to remind you that the JLDSC AGM will be held on Sunday 23rd November 2014 at the Ambassadeur Hotel. The agenda will be circulated at least 14 days before the AGM. The Annual Report and Accounts will be circulated from the AGM.
In addition all of the posts are up for election, however the current committee have agreed to stand again for the posts indicated on the form and will be elected in if no-one else is interested in that position. If you are interested in any of these posts just cross out the committee name and put in your own, sign and get 2 other club members to propose and second you.
There are also 2 vacant posts and anyone interested in joining the committee needs to fill in their name , sign it and then get 2 other club members to propose and second them.
Proposals for consideration at the AGM must be received by the Honorary Secretary no later than Sunday 2nd November.
Just to remind you that the JLDSC AGM will be held on Sunday 23rd November 2014 at the Ambassadeur Hotel. The agenda will be circulated at least 14 days before the AGM. The Annual Report and Accounts will be circulated from the AGM.
In addition all of the posts are up for election, however the current committee have agreed to stand again for the posts indicated on the form and will be elected in if no-one else is interested in that position. If you are interested in any of these posts just cross out the committee name and put in your own, sign and get 2 other club members to propose and second you.
There are also 2 vacant posts and anyone interested in joining the committee needs to fill in their name , sign it and then get 2 other club members to propose and second them.
Proposals for consideration at the AGM must be received by the Honorary Secretary no later than Sunday 2nd November.
20/10/2014... Club Kit
Good news, our club kit has been finalised and we are now taking orders.
Many thanks to Alice and Chantelle for designing it.
Below is the pdf of the available kit and prices. There is also a size guide at the bottom. The pdf was made before the greasy man logo was added but several of the committee have it so you can see what it looks like on the kit. Also between committee we have various sizes that people can try on.
The price for the hoodie is £28 and the polo shirt is £21. (They are wrong on the pdf)
There is a minimum order number so we will get a batch together before ordering. We will also need the money with your order.
You can place your order with either Marilyn ([email protected]) or Jenny ([email protected]).
Good news, our club kit has been finalised and we are now taking orders.
Many thanks to Alice and Chantelle for designing it.
Below is the pdf of the available kit and prices. There is also a size guide at the bottom. The pdf was made before the greasy man logo was added but several of the committee have it so you can see what it looks like on the kit. Also between committee we have various sizes that people can try on.
The price for the hoodie is £28 and the polo shirt is £21. (They are wrong on the pdf)
There is a minimum order number so we will get a batch together before ordering. We will also need the money with your order.
You can place your order with either Marilyn ([email protected]) or Jenny ([email protected]).
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NOVEMBER
28/11/2014 - The Christmas Pudding Swim
Message from Annette:
Meet at Ouaisne slip 10.15 a.m. Sunday 7th December for our swim. Smugglers will open the doors for us 15 minutes early so we can get in at 10.45 a.m. in front of those lovely lit fires.
Breakfast rolls £4.50 for 2 items; i.e. bacon and egg, sausage and egg, bacon and sausage.
Full breakfast £6.95; egg + bacon + beans + mushrooms + sausage, with a shared basket of French bread per table.
Drinks will be priced separately as it makes the billing simpler. Bills will be per table and each table is responsible for their own bill.
Obviously people can order whatever drinks they like as they will be charged separately to the breakfasts, but for information the prices of hot drinks are as follows;
Hot chocolate £2.50, Tea £1.90, Coffee £1.90, Alcoholic drinks can be ordered after 11 a.m.
Before Tuesday 2nd December, please e-mail Annette at [email protected]to confirm numbers attending and whether you are having a breakfast or a breakfast roll. This is so Chef can order in the Portuguese rolls and breakfast items, as they do this specially for us.
Tinsel obligatory for committee members, Christmas theme or whatever you are comfortable swimming in for everyone else. Christmas pudding awarded to most eager senior participant, and gold coins for all the juniors.
Message from Annette:
Meet at Ouaisne slip 10.15 a.m. Sunday 7th December for our swim. Smugglers will open the doors for us 15 minutes early so we can get in at 10.45 a.m. in front of those lovely lit fires.
Breakfast rolls £4.50 for 2 items; i.e. bacon and egg, sausage and egg, bacon and sausage.
Full breakfast £6.95; egg + bacon + beans + mushrooms + sausage, with a shared basket of French bread per table.
Drinks will be priced separately as it makes the billing simpler. Bills will be per table and each table is responsible for their own bill.
Obviously people can order whatever drinks they like as they will be charged separately to the breakfasts, but for information the prices of hot drinks are as follows;
Hot chocolate £2.50, Tea £1.90, Coffee £1.90, Alcoholic drinks can be ordered after 11 a.m.
Before Tuesday 2nd December, please e-mail Annette at [email protected]to confirm numbers attending and whether you are having a breakfast or a breakfast roll. This is so Chef can order in the Portuguese rolls and breakfast items, as they do this specially for us.
Tinsel obligatory for committee members, Christmas theme or whatever you are comfortable swimming in for everyone else. Christmas pudding awarded to most eager senior participant, and gold coins for all the juniors.
29/11/2014 - 40th Anniversary dinner & post AGM update...
Well what a fantastic evening that was had for our 40th anniversary dinner. More details and photos to follow shortly.
Just a little update for you after the business of the AGM.
Your new committee for the following year are;
President: Sally Minty-Gravett
Vice Presidents: Adrian Follain and Dee Richards
Treasurer: Marilyn Le Guilcher
Secretary: Jenny FitzGerald
Members: Chantelle le Guilcher, Alice Harvey, Martin Powell, John Asplet, Steve Holley, Fay de Gruchy & Chantelle Rose
Junior rep & assistant: Alana Powell & Charlotte Vernon
Please find attached the Annual report 2014 and annual awards list below. Membership subs are now due and so please also find attached a membership form.
Dates for your diaries:
Christmas pudding swim on December 7th at Ouaisne at 10.15am
New Year's day swim at St Caths at 11am
Swimarathon Saturday March 14th at 4pm
Well what a fantastic evening that was had for our 40th anniversary dinner. More details and photos to follow shortly.
Just a little update for you after the business of the AGM.
Your new committee for the following year are;
President: Sally Minty-Gravett
Vice Presidents: Adrian Follain and Dee Richards
Treasurer: Marilyn Le Guilcher
Secretary: Jenny FitzGerald
Members: Chantelle le Guilcher, Alice Harvey, Martin Powell, John Asplet, Steve Holley, Fay de Gruchy & Chantelle Rose
Junior rep & assistant: Alana Powell & Charlotte Vernon
Please find attached the Annual report 2014 and annual awards list below. Membership subs are now due and so please also find attached a membership form.
Dates for your diaries:
Christmas pudding swim on December 7th at Ouaisne at 10.15am
New Year's day swim at St Caths at 11am
Swimarathon Saturday March 14th at 4pm
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DECEMBER
15/12/2014 - IMSHOF Honours Best Little Swimming Club In The World
The JLDSC has now been formally acknowledged as an Honour Organisation by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. This is an amazing acheievement for the club, especially as it has happened during our 40th anniversary year!
Click here for more information:
The JLDSC has now been formally acknowledged as an Honour Organisation by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. This is an amazing acheievement for the club, especially as it has happened during our 40th anniversary year!
Click here for more information:
18/12/2014 - 2015 Jersey Swimarathon
We shall be taking part in the swimarathon on Saturday 14th March from 4-5pm taking up all 8 lanes. Sally and Chantelle will be organising the teams this year so please let them know if you wish to take part.
We shall be taking part in the swimarathon on Saturday 14th March from 4-5pm taking up all 8 lanes. Sally and Chantelle will be organising the teams this year so please let them know if you wish to take part.