YAY looks like we will have a bit of a group together next weekend :) I'm very excited already hehe, I went for a swim out by Milford today (was cold but as soon as your swimming its fine) so really look forward to next weekend! Will be fun to train together! :) Cheers Heidi

Hi there! I'm actually from Balmoral (Mt. Eden) but I'm thinking about join your group next weekend. Last season I did the Bays and Rangitoto Swim after I haven't done any swimming professional since probably 8 years. I am 28 now and I was a professional till I was 20. I never ever did open water swims before that time, but I was so keen in crossing the harbour (from Rangitoto) that I did the Bays Swim as a general test, and 2 weeks later the Rangitoto Swim. Of course the results were not really good, but I arrived! ;-) This season I'll try to get much better and do some exercises before all the swims. But doing exercises alone is boring. So I will probably join your group. I also put a ad on gumtree: http://auckland.gumtree.co.nz/c-Community-sports-sports-partners-looking-for-swim-exercise-partner-perhaps-Ocean-Swims-W0QQAdIdZ161031903 Maybe we'll find some more interested people! :-) You can write be an email, if you like and get my cellphone number: Miguel2009NZ@hotmail.com Cheers! Miguel

Hi, There seems to be quite a group of us meeting at Takapuna Beach on the weekend of 16th 17th October for a swim in the sea. You are welcome to join us. No details as yet but you could ring me- Richelle 4161032 before then or just keep checking this forum for details :-)

Hi there squad training at your local pool would be the way to go!! tell them your goals the instuctor should tell you that you are strong enough, dont rush into the 1st event build up distance. I think there are 8 or 9 swims in the Auckland area alone, so no rush. Also swimming is more enjoyable with other people you push each other without knowing. Frank