Staxigoe Seals take top spot in North Baths swimming competition

By Alan Hendry

Published: 11:00, 04 July 2021

| Updated: 11:49, 04 July 2021

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Swimmers from all the teams who took part, pictured with Joan Manson who presented the trophy and medals. Back row (from left): Thomas Merchant, Rhys Edwards, Ryan McNeill, Morven Miller, Carla Edwards, Owen Edwards and Tamzin Rosie. Front: Lena Forbes, Iona Gill, Eva Roberston, Joe Gill, Jolee Statham, Ross Harper, Harry McNeill, Jack Taylor and Glenn Miller. Picture: Alan Hendry

Staxigoe Seals led the way in a competition for young swimmers held as part of Saturday's fun day at the North Baths in Wick.

Teams consisting of members of Wick Amateur Swimming Club took part in the challenge in the open-air pool which has been brought back into use by local volunteers.

Ackergill Orcas were the runners-up, with North Baths Dolphins in third place.

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The winning team, Staxigoe Seals, receiving their trophy from Wick swimming stalwart Joan Manson. Picture: Alan Hendry

Ackergill Orcas, runners-up in the swimming competition at the North Baths, after receiving their medals from Joan Manson. Picture: Alan Hendry

North Baths Dolphins after receiving their medals from Joan Manson. Picture: Alan Hendry

Wick amateur swimming stalwart Joan Manson presented a trophy to the winning team and medals to all the individual competitors.

In 2019, Joan received a High Life Highland lifetime achievement award for coaching and volunteering in recognition of her 40 years of coaching Wick swimmers.

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Swimmers diving in to get the competition under way. Picture: Alan Hendry

The first three swimmers are evenly matched in the early stages of the competition. Picture: Alan Hendry

One of the young swimmers competing in Saturday's event. Picture: Alan Hendry

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Staxigoe Seals take top spot in North Baths swimming competition

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