Presented to recognise an outstanding swim by a BLDSA member during the year as an individual effort or within a championship without receiving an award from that championship.
Awarded to:
Mrs Michaela Richard
(FOR THE 2013 SEASON )
Nomination Précis
Michaela Richard – Round jersey Swim. Michaela’s swim recorded the 3rd fastest time ever for the 41 mile (tidally assisted swim) and 2nd fastest woman. This is an extremely challenging swim, requiring dedicated hours of preparation and a willingness to both travel to Jersey and then wait for both the right tide and weather.
Also Nominated Were:
Jo Blackburn
Alexandra Christie
James Leitch
Margaret Smith