Some strong swims by EAST swimmers at this year’s Swim England East Region Masters at Newmarket. Natalie and Phill both posted impressive times in the 800 to win bronze and silver respectively in their age groups. Elsewhere Louise , Sarah, Will and Emmeline all recorded age group wins for their swims, while Pat Jackson collected her usual trunk load of gold. Results below:

Ten EAST swimmers made it over to Swansea for this year’s British Masters Championships. Some very strong performances across the board with five golds, eight silvers and four bronzes. Pat Jackson again led the way with four golds, a silver and a bronze, with Debbie Matless picking up the other gold in the 100m Butterfly as well as a silver in the 50m fly. Catherine Markwell, Chris Trueman, Katie Maloney and Sally Lelean also picked up medals for some great swims across the weekend.

Full results can be seen in the link below:

26 East swimmers took part in this year’s Norfolk Masters at the UEA Sportspark, by far the biggest club represented. Amongst other bling, the club took home a staggering 39 Golds. Full results can be seen in the link below.

Four intrepid EASTie explorers ventured out to Kranj in Slovenia to compete in the European Masters Championships.

Debbie Matless swam in the 50 Fly, 100 Fly and 100 Free, medalling in all of her events. Her 100 Fly was an epic encounter, missing out on gold by 0.09 seconds.

Natalie Allen swam in the 200 Free, 400 Free and 200 Back. Posting good times throughout and a notable blistering 1st 50 in her 200 Back and several encounters with the lane ropes (I mean come on, who would organise a back stroke event out doors!)

David Borthwick had 2 seasons bests in his 200 Free and 200 IM and an epic  disaster in his 400 Free a full 9 seconds off his best.

Finally Dave Webster after the birth of Iris and a 12 week taper competed well and we were all entertained by his natural charm.