JLDSC NEWS 2022
JANUARY
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MARCH
Congratulations to all those who took part in this years Swimarathon on Saturday 12th March. A lot of fun was had by all and we managed to raise £709 for the Lions Club Jersey.
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We saw the return of the JLDSC quiz night organised by our 'Dinner Ladies'.
The evening was filled with fun, tricky questions and brain teasers, a raffle and football card. The evening raised £389.61 for the club (minus expenses!). Thanks to Marilyn and Pat for organising, Pete Blandin for hosting, the Optimist Club for the use of their room and bar, everyone who donated raffle prizes. Finally a huge thank you to everyone for coming! |
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The CSPF dinner was hosted on March 19th.
The JLDSC award went to Verity Green. Verity is profoundly deaf and also has a balance disability/visual impairment. She speaks very well though and has a lovely hearing dog called Beau. Very completed her channel swim in a fantastic time of 12 hours 09 mins! A very deserving winner! Congratulations Verity! As there were no Jersey swimmers there Kirstie McArthur (nee Clements) presented the award. She is a Jersey girl who now lives in Kent. |
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APRIL
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The 2022 Swim Programme has been released.
Click here to visit the swim calendar page for a downloadable PDF. |
Missed a newsletter? All previous newsletter can be found in the newsletter archive.
MAY
Break the Ice Swim
On 2nd May 2022 over 30 swimmers took to the chilly waters for the clubs first open water swim of the season - the Break the Ice swim!
Although the sun didn't make an appearance everyone made the most of the calm conditions! Lots of happy swimmers!
On 2nd May 2022 over 30 swimmers took to the chilly waters for the clubs first open water swim of the season - the Break the Ice swim!
Although the sun didn't make an appearance everyone made the most of the calm conditions! Lots of happy swimmers!
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Healing Waves Charity Swim Thankfully the rain held off and we were all able to enjoy a dip and some lovely cake afterwards! Thanks to all those who baked and bought cakes - special thanks to Waitrose & Partners for their generous cupcake donation! We managed to raise a fantastic £264.44 for Healing Waves - Ocean Therapy ! Well done everyone! |
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Flambard Trophy Swim Lovely morning at Havre Des Pas for the Flambard swim. Great turn out and even though we were in the confines of the pool, everyone had a great dip! Congratulations to Suzanne De Ste Croix who was awarded the trophy for overcoming injury and getting back into the water |
JUNE
Stunning early morning swim at Bouley today! Well done to the hardy group that set their alarm clocks to before 7am on a Sunday!!
Something a little bit different to photograph today! I did get some photos of swimmers too!
Please remember we share our ocean with these beautiful creatures and although they can seem scary when you come across them, for the most part they are harmless! We are very lucky in Jersey that the species we have do sting but they are usually very minor (like nettle stings).
If you’re not sure what to do if you do get stung please use the NHS link below for Do’s and Don’ts.
https://www.nhs.uk/.../jellyfish-and-other-sea-creature.../
Something a little bit different to photograph today! I did get some photos of swimmers too!
Please remember we share our ocean with these beautiful creatures and although they can seem scary when you come across them, for the most part they are harmless! We are very lucky in Jersey that the species we have do sting but they are usually very minor (like nettle stings).
If you’re not sure what to do if you do get stung please use the NHS link below for Do’s and Don’ts.
https://www.nhs.uk/.../jellyfish-and-other-sea-creature.../
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McLaughlin Trophy Swim Although the conditions were far from perfect. 12 hardy swimmers took to the water (safely) in the wind and rain and cake was enjoyed by all in the car park afterwards. Justine Marett was awarded the McLaughlin trophy on the day for being the 'smiliest' swimmer despite the conditions. |
Chill Swim - Coniston Lake
Congratulations to Jersey club members Alice Harvey and Karen Le Cornu who took on the choppy conditions of Lake Coniston today!
Alice completed the 5.25 mile stretch in 2 hrs 40 mins and Karen in 3 hrs 15 mins!
Excellent times in difficult conditions! Well done ladies!
JLDSC Masters Swim
Well done to all the swimmers that took part in this mornings Masters/Mini Masters race today!
Congratulations to our 3 winners:
Female mini master (18-24): Rhianna Reynolds
Female master (over 25): Alice Harvey
Make master (over 25): Richard Flambard
Thanks to the kayakers too!
Congratulations to our 3 winners:
Female mini master (18-24): Rhianna Reynolds
Female master (over 25): Alice Harvey
Make master (over 25): Richard Flambard
Thanks to the kayakers too!
JULY
De Caux Trophy Swim
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Eleanor and Rory Docherty were awarded the De Caux trophies for being the youngest boy and girl to swim on the day. And what a beautiful day it was!
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One Hour Swim Challenge Winners...
The one hour swim challenge 2022 results are in!
Congratulations to:
Gold - Martin Powell
Silver - Rhianna Reynolds/Alice Harvey/Heidi Gallaher
Bronze - Jenny Fitzgerald/Charlotte Vernon/Helen Maletroit
Medals and badges can be collected from Jenny at the next club swims
Well done everyone
Congratulations to:
Gold - Martin Powell
Silver - Rhianna Reynolds/Alice Harvey/Heidi Gallaher
Bronze - Jenny Fitzgerald/Charlotte Vernon/Helen Maletroit
Medals and badges can be collected from Jenny at the next club swims
Well done everyone
AUGUST
Drumroll please ….
Members of the JLDSC please say hello to our new club boat!
Equipped with more space, more seating plus a table, and an on board shower and toilet we can’t wait to welcome swimmers aboard so they can enjoy their experience even more!
Naturally some of the committee had to go out and test all the facilities and yesterday was the perfect opportunity to do so (we even gave its bottom a bit of a clean ) ! It definitely got the thumbs up from us!
Members of the JLDSC please say hello to our new club boat!
Equipped with more space, more seating plus a table, and an on board shower and toilet we can’t wait to welcome swimmers aboard so they can enjoy their experience even more!
Naturally some of the committee had to go out and test all the facilities and yesterday was the perfect opportunity to do so (we even gave its bottom a bit of a clean ) ! It definitely got the thumbs up from us!
SEPTEMBER
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Well done to Alice Harvey for completing her Dock2Dock 10km Thames swim in 3 hrs 17 mins
Congratulations to Dee Richards on completing Lake Coniston in 4hrs 20 mins and a final well done to Jo Taylor who (with her team mate Katie) came home 1st in the ladies SwimRun Sprint |
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Sally Minty Gravett raised a whopping £22,890.66 for her chosen charities after the completion of her 6th Channel Swim in 6 decades! She presented her two chosen charities Dementia Jersey and The Jersey Lifeboat Association with £11,445.33 each. Incredible
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Congratulations to all who took part in our Junior and Senior champs today! Well done to Junior Winners Clara Ginnis and Toby Brydon and Senior winners Mark Wanless and Alice Harvey!
Below are some photos of the day. |
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All juniors who participated in the Junior Series were presented with certificates and coasters for taking part - with age category winners taking home hand thrown bowls. All lovingly made by Julie Pearce of Seymour Ceramics. A huge thank you to Granite Products whose generous sponsorship allows our juniors to have these wonderful keepsakes.
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OCTOBER
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Halloween Swim
What am amazing turn out for our Halloween swim this year! 39 swimmers braved the dark and had a ball lighting up the water with glow sticks and jumping off the pontoon! Thanks to all those who brought down pumpkins and sweet treats! Also a huge thank you to Mad Mary for keeping the café open for us! |
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Congratulations to club members Alice Harvey and Hayley Butlin alongside Ailie Brown who took to the water in Cyprus.
Alice Harvey - 5km - 1st lady overall / 1st in age category Hayley Butlin - 5km - 3rd lady overall / 1st in age category Ailie Brown - 3km - 1st in age category. Fantastic effort ladies, not sure how you're going to get back home with all those medals and trophies! |
NOVEMBER
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Congratulations to Sally Minty Gravett who won the special achievement award at the Jersey Sport awards for her 6th decade channel swim.
Sal has also been awarded the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame 2023 Captain Rodger Wheeler memorial award! Watch this space for the awards in New York in May next year! |
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Annual Dinner
Another incredible Annual Dinner. As always a fantastic effort from the Dinner Ladies (Pat and Marilyn)! The room and table decorations looked amazing! Congratulations to all who received awards and thank you to everyone who made it a wonderful night! Click here for a full list of winners For all images of the night please visit our club Facebook page! |
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AGM
Following the recent AGM please click here to find the Presidents Report for 2022.
Your new committee for 2023 is:
President: Dee Richards
Vice Presidents: Jenny Fitzgerald and Chantelle Le Guilcher
Treasurer: Marilyn Le Guilcher
Secretary: Nicki Brown
Members: Martin Powell, John Asplet, Bianca Kempster, Eilish Barraud
Welfare Officer: Billie Cave
Following the recent AGM please click here to find the Presidents Report for 2022.
Your new committee for 2023 is:
President: Dee Richards
Vice Presidents: Jenny Fitzgerald and Chantelle Le Guilcher
Treasurer: Marilyn Le Guilcher
Secretary: Nicki Brown
Members: Martin Powell, John Asplet, Bianca Kempster, Eilish Barraud
Welfare Officer: Billie Cave
DECEMBER
Xmas Pudding Swim
Well done to everyone who braved the choppy seas and joined us for our Christmas pudding swim! Thank you to Marks and Spencer Jersey for donating a lovely Xmas pudding and some yummy Xmas treats! Johnathon Reynolds swapped his kayak paddle for a tow float and was awarded the Xmas pudding for being the MOST enthusiastic swimmer of all!
Well done to everyone who braved the choppy seas and joined us for our Christmas pudding swim! Thank you to Marks and Spencer Jersey for donating a lovely Xmas pudding and some yummy Xmas treats! Johnathon Reynolds swapped his kayak paddle for a tow float and was awarded the Xmas pudding for being the MOST enthusiastic swimmer of all!
