New name for Beach to Bombie

On Sunday, 20 February the Dave Winner Beach to Bombie swim was held at Coalcliff Beach on a sunny day with a small swell and good conditions. A great day for an ocean swim. The course was 1500m with start and finish on Coalcliff Beach

The event name was changed this year to recognise Dave Winner, who had a serious accident in the surf in August 2021 that prevented him from swimming the event this time. Dave’s courage, resilience and determination in facing his injury and fighting to overcome it in his recovery, has been an inspiration and something to celebrate.

Dave was present to start the swim and to present the awards. Special thanks to Coalcliff SLSC for organising the day as well as providing water safety and officiating for the event.

This year the event was sponsored for the first time so a big thank you to Ohana Ocean Athletics for providing prizes for the top three male and female competitors.

Well done to the club and entire Winner family for making this a special day for all.

Here’s a list of the final place-getters.

Female:

(1) Amy Logan

(2) Catherine Johnson

(3) Bridgid Collaery

Male:

(1) Harry Came

(2) Mathew Logan

(3) Steven Winner

For the full list of place-getters and times, please go to the Coalcliff Facebook page.

The day was made even more special when Steven Winner, Dave’s son, crossed the line in 3rd place in a field of outstanding ocean swimmers and made Dave a very proud father.

Congratulations to all competitors and Coalcliff SLSC hopes to see you all again next year.