Race day 2009
A pic of the finish at the start of our report? That's because this was the start for Martin Palfrey, who swam from Watsons Bay to the start at Bondi, then he swam back again.
After Martin Palfrey's effort, this was the mob who swam only one way.
Optimist.
Nerves.
A dance to the music of the starter's gun.
En route to Watsons Bay ...
Around South Head ...
Welcoming fleet.
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Pleased to be home. |
Duo: Helen Conway and Chad Schneider. We hope Chad remembered to empty his pockets before starting.
Chuck Hahn's Quad.
Thank God you're here.
Next season's swimmers.
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Michael Renford was first solo home in South Head, then headed off to New York to swim around Manhattan on June 6. |
Fallon gang.
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The lighthouse |
