Competition Report: Royal Navy Masters meet at Millfield School, Street, Sommerset Sunday 26th February 2023

Twenty-Two from Out to Swim attended the Royal Navy Masters meet at Millfield School, Street in Sommerset last Sunday. Seven London Swimmers joined fifteen from our Bristol branch. Five of the swimmers were women and it was great to have a much higher proportion of women than usual. We were also well represented by swimmers from the Vintage Group for swimmers, who now have an open invitation to visit Bristol. The weekend kicked off with some London swimmers joining the regular Saturday training session in Bristol, followed by an ‘Pasta Party’ to carb-up for the next day. Thanks to Mark for providing his flat and to Jennifer for sorting the delicious food.

Bristol members provided transport from to Millfield – about an hour’s drive. Millfield School has produced many elite swimmers in it’s time, so we were swimming in the pool of future champions. Out to Swim came in third in the clubs entered with individual medals at 6 Gold, 13 Silver and 8 Bronze.  Relays: Medley – 1 Gold, 2 Silver & 1 Bronze. Freestyle – 1 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze. The club swimming was excellent and Steve, who hadn’t raced for eight years conquered his fears for the M240+ relay team events, a huge achievement.

Christopher Preston, Men’s Club Captain