Feat Accomplished for Young Swimmers‬

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Friday, 27 July 2012 02:30

By caribarena news

‪Antigua St. John’s - It was an early 7am start for the 25 members of the Dolphin Swim Club and their open water enthusiastic friends.

This was the day that they were all going to test their speed, mental strength and endurance in the Dolphin’s Annual 2.5K Long Distance Swim from Great Sister, a rocky islet off the coast of Antigua, to James Beach.

Among the newcomers was five-year-old Jahlic Edwards, who gave a historic performance, and now equals his female club member, Amy Jarvis who just three years earlier and also at the age of five, was the youngest to complete the swim.

The other swimmers were Robert Auguiste, Jelahni Lloyd, Phyllis Zakers, Christian Henry, Chloe Martin, Jahvin Edwards, Thorin Messiah, Christopher Henry, Darion Skerritt, Owen Martin, Kijorn Harrigan, Tahesia Drew, Jadiel Edwards, and guest swimmers Jamila Johnson and Patmore Watson.

The water conditions were moderate, however, the mild currents and swarms of large moon jellyfish near the island made the start challenging for the young swimmers and those attempting the swim for the first time. Nevertheless, with their courage and strong will, they all finished the swim.

Parents and friends were in attendance to welcome their arrival on shore.

The Dolphin Swim Club wishes to thank the Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue (ABSAR), the Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard, Tony’s Watersports, Mr. Tommy Paterson, and the Dolphin’s Life Guards - Denise Edwards, Guy Jurgensen, Ronald Henry, Phil Rose, Najee George, Jaiden Edwards, Kareem Valentine, Charles Edwards and Stephen Gordon.
 

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