10th Bali Ocean Swim – Big Success
BSF held the 2019 Bali Ocean Swim on Sunday July 7 , under the clear blue skies of Kuta Beach.
Now in its 10th year , the Bali Ocean Swim starting from the Bali Garden Hoel , drew swimmers from around the region and beyond like Mexico,UK and more.
But most importantly was a strong Indonesian contigent , as BSF Founder and Swim Director Rodney Holt noted
“very pleased with the outcome,10 years ago when we started very few Indonesians took part whereas now ,I am pleased to see most of medals won by Indonesians particularly young Indonesians.”
Holt continued ” I am particularly pleased to see young swimmers in BSF’s special needs swimming program ,who 3-4 years ago would not even touch water let alone jump in,and now these young swimmers with autism completed the 1.2km ocean swim.Congratulations to their coach Ibu Fenny who swam with them all the way today in Kuta.”
We look forward to welcoming the swimmers back on July 5,2020
BSF staff and volunteers – Rudi ,Dewi ,Ratni,Suarti,Claire with Joanna and Benn in tyhe background.
Double leg amputee Rahmat Hidayat from Bandung entering the 5km swim
Swimmers getting ready
Oldest swimmer 69 years old
Breifing by Pak Wayan, Balawista
Start of 1.2 Km with 5 swimmers with disabilities including a swimmer with quadrapeligia
Winner Seth Richardson Memorial Prize for best swim by a swimmer with Disabilities
UK’s Ben Clark
Ben crossing the line in a Maju Beach chair
RESULTS
10 Km
5 KM
1.2 KM
Photographs by BSF trustee Chris Pardey