Congratulations
Well done to all the attending swimmers at the 2008 Banana Boat Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim. On the day we experienced one of the calmest ocean conditions in the 8 years of running this event. The course was approximately 2.1km and produced some of the fastest swim times we’ve recorded. With record attendance numbers the event was a great success and we aim to continuously develop the event for ocean swimmers in future years.

Lucky Draw Winners
If you didn’t stay for the presentation we awarded Simon Goldschmidt and Samantha Rowe a trip to Vanuatu and Fiji for the 2009 ocean swim. These all expenses paid trips are provided by our long term partner and supporter Pacific Swims. For those interested in an ocean swim holiday, check out the Pacific Swims website, click here.
 
Special Thanks
The 2008 Banana Boat Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim was bigger and better this year thanks to our major sponsor and event partners. We would like to give special thanks to:
Banana Boat – Major Sponsor
Pacific Swims – Major Prize Partner
Eyeline – Swim Cap Supplier
Harris Farm Markets – Fruit Supplier
Endura – Sport Drink Supplier
Sydney Morning Herald – Advertising Partner
Everyday Hero – Fundraising Partner
Fitness First – Event Supporter
Scott Signs – Event Supporter
Waverley Council – Event Supporter
 
Results and Photos
The results and event photos are available on the Bondi to Bronte website.
 
The Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic @ Manly 2009
Entries are now open for Cole Classic @ Manly on Sunday 1 February 2009. Enter before December 19th to save  with early bird entry fees @ www.coleclassic.com. If you would like to improve your ocean swimming skills you can join the ocean swimming squad at Manly or Bondi. To find out more about the ocean swim training available, click here.

Once again, thank you to and I look forward to seeing you at the 2009 event.
 
Kind Regards
Stephen Ford
Race Director