1st Bali Ocean Swim

July 4th ,Kuta Bali.
Started off by Australian Olympic Gold medallist Bob Windle,33 swimmers from Indonesia, Germany, Singapore, Australia, USA & Russia swam in overcast conditions in the inaugural Bali Ocean Swim off the world famous Kuta Beach from the Bali Garden Beach Resort to raise awareness and funds for BSF Asia’s swimming programs.

Watched over by Bali’s lifeguards, Balawista, all swimmers safely completed the 5 km and 1.2 km course. Amongst the spectators were the disabled children who learn mobility & swimming with BSF Asia.

The Results

5 km Men
1. Amos Tan (Aus) 2. John Koorey (Aus) 3. Suderta (Ina)

5 km Women
1. Amy Lee O’Conner (Aus) 2. Agatha Susila (Ina) 3. Arsiyanti Ardie (Usa)

Junior 1.2 km
1. Kyle Druery (and first in the 1.2 km) (Aus) 2. Ricky Darmawan (Ina) 3. Made Dai Darma (Ina)

Open 1.2 km
1. Putu Takahide Valentino (Ina) 2. Prabu (Ina) 3. Kembarsuta (Ina)

Veterans 1.2 km
I. Ketut Sugita (Ina) 2. Owen John (Aus) 3. Craig Johnston (Aus)

Congratulations to all swimmers BSF Asia Foundation would like to thank Bali Garden Beach Resort, Boardwalk resturant, BIMC, Waterbom, Skootertours, Batan Waru, Stiff Chilli, Surfer Girl and our major sponsor Coaltrans for their support.

We look forward to seeing everyone next year.