Cadiz Freedom Swim

Congratulations to Lisa Cowling and Rebecca Newson who finished 2nd and 3rd Women respectively in the Cadiz Freedom Swim from Robben Island to Big Bay on Sunday 2nd May. The swim was undertaken in water temperatures ranging from 10 to 14 'C. The swimmers are only allowed one normal costume, a cap and goggles in the individual swim. Wetsuits are only allowed in the relay categories. This year was particularly tough because although there was not much wind to speak of the temperatures dropped progressively towards the finish and there was a strong northerly current near the end which pushed some swimmers past the opening to Big Bay through the rocks. Only 98 of the 160 entrants in the solo swim finished the race with several being pulled from the water with hypothermia.