THERE were a couple of teenage trifectas at the inaugural Bay to Boulders swim at South West Rocks on the weekend as 14 year old Ky Kinsela of Upper Orara and 18 year old Jessica Bayliss from Caboolture in Queensland managed a one-two finish in each of the three races on the day.
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The pair dominated the short and long distances to be unbeaten throughout the morning in the mens and womens categories.
Spectators lined the headland to catch a glimpse of the competitors as headed into the water at a new location than what has been the case in previous years when the Gaol Break swim was in existence.
A field of about 120 competed across three races including the 2.6km main race, the 700m Horseshoe Bay to Wedge and 250m Boulders Dash.
Organiser Anne Pearce said the new course was well received by spectators and competitors alike.
“We have had some very positive feedback on the new format which is encouraging,” she said.
“It helped that the weather held off until right until the end of the main race. Overall it was a great day for everyone involved.”
