Brighton Pier to Pier Open Water Swim - 23 July 2000

On Sunday the 23rd July 2000, Dover swimmers and supporters climbed aboard a coach and headed off to Sunny! Brighton.
This was to take part in the annual Brighton Pier to Pier swim. As you will see from the photo's below, a good day was had by
all. The swim started at 3.00pm from the West Pier and the swimmers had to head off seaward around a bouy, turning towards the
finish down at the Palace Pier. The course was lined with cannoists and boats in case of any problems, however none occured and
all finished despite the Easterly wind that was blowing into the swimmers faces. A slight swell also hampered the race and slightly
slower times were recorded because of this.

The Dover swimmers before the race		A quick dip before they start
Take your marks ............GO!!		And there off
The 3 lead swimmers are coming towards the finish		The first 3 - Adam Knight, Ashley Carter & Craig Simmons
Guy Hadfield and Mark Simmons - 13th and 14th		The Dover team prize winners
The Dover swimmers finished the race in the following positions:
Adam Knight -	1st	- 20 mins - 45 secs - Second year in 1st place
Craig Simmons -	3rd	- 21 mins - 12 secs
Gareth Steed -	4th	- 23 mins - 27 secs
Guy Hadfild -	13th	- 26 mins - 02 secs
Mark Simmons -	14th	- 26 mins - 20 secs
Craig Buddle -	26th	- 29 mins - 13 secs
Siobhan Philpott	16th	- 36 mins - 19 secs
The first 4 boys home made up the Dover team that took the Boys team prize - Second year Dover have Won 1st place Photo above from left to right, Adam, Craig S, Gareth & Guy. Well done to all !! Thanks to Quentin Hadfield for organising a good day out. Return Home