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T-30 Challenge success
The event saw swimmers complete as many lengths as possible in 30 minutes, and in the 75-79 age group Sylvia Clark swam 39 lengths in that time to win gold.
Read more2012 masters open swim meet
After a year off, February 2012 saw the return of the old swim meet but in new surroundings.
Read moreIan Butler – swimming ambassador
Ian Butler joined Marlins early last year and moved to the Island to be with his fiancé and fellow Marlins swimmer, Ruth Carroll, in October. His enthusiasm for swimming has made headlines. Click on the image below to view the full article published in the February 2012 ‘Swimming Times’.
Read moreSwimming sessions during pool closure
The Heights pool will be closed as from 31st December until 1st October 2012 for major refurbishment. As the committee is keen to maintain the continuity of your swimming and team spirit, a temporary alternative is listed below and it is sincerely hoped that you will all consider joining your team at these suggested […]
Read morePool sprinter to open water swimmer
Isle of Wight Marlins Swimming Club were delighted to award their ‘Most Improved Swimmer’ cup to Ruth Carroll for her outstanding achievements in open water swimming last year. A highly successful competitive swimmer in the pool, Ruth overcame her fear of the sea and cold water and trained all through last year’s harsh winter to […]
Read moreSwim clinic with World champion
World champion masters swimmer Jane Asher was invited to the Island by Isle of Wight Marlins masters swimming club. Jane, 80, currently holds 22 world records for various strokes and distances in a number of age groups. She held a swim clinic for members of Wight Marlins on Tuesday 20th September. Jane is passionate about […]
Read moreIsle of Wight Marlins Swim Club Sandown to Shanklin “Pier to Pier” Swim 2011
Final Overall Results 2011 Final Results Female Year Groups 2011 Final Results Male Year Groups 2011 Final Results Overall Year Groups 2011 Trophies Winners and Clubs 2011 The 59th Sandown to Shanklin Sea Swim organised by the Isle of Wight Marlins Swim Club as part of Shanklin Regatta took place for the first time in […]
Read moreLong distance and open water news – 2011
Six swimmers have recently swum in ASA the Half Hour (now T-30 Challenge) and await results of this national competition. Three, Jane Dodd, Jenny Ball and Tom Rooney have signed up for the British Gas 2011 One Mile Great East Swim. Jane and Jenny had enjoyed this event in 2010 but were the thousands of […]
Read moreGuernsey meet 2011
The 20th Guernsey Open Masters meet attracted 160 swimmers from all over the UK to Beau Se Jour Leisure Centre, last weekend in the sunshine, four Isle of Wight Marlins swimmers amongst them. Duncan Heenan and crew Gordon Osborne, sailed to Guernsey via Alderney, while Rosemary Johnson and Jenny Ball took the more conventional route […]
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