Congratulations to all of our swimmers and spectators that participated in our open water series for 2017! This years season culminated in the 1/4 Mile race and water polo match on 12 August.
Results:
1st Alex Fraser
2nd Joana Sandrin Gauer
3rd Dan Shunn
Otter Mile Report
It was a decidedly grey and drizzly evening for the 2017 edition of the Otter mile, run on Friday 28 July and taking in a pleasant and winding portion of the Thames at Windsor. 13 swimmers braved the conditions, along with an array of supporters. Having taken a boat ride a mile upstream the swimmers made their way back to Windsor leisure centre with various degrees of urgency.
Read MoreHalf-Mile Handicap Report
On Friday 14 July, 34 swimmers and supporters made their way to Henley on Thames for Otter's annual half mile handicap. In perfect conditions, 21 swimmers took to the Thames and glided effortlessly down to the Henley Sailing Club. We were treated to a flying visit from Barbara Woodward, in town for the ambassadors’ conference and, adding weight to the argument that the best way to secure a good handicap is to leave the country for a prolonged period (ambassadorial posting optional), she reigned supreme, winning the JW Rope trophy.
Read MoreSaturday training sessions for Q3.
We are pleased to confirm the Saturday training sessions for Q3.
LAC 11:00 - 12:30: July 1, July 8, July 22, Aug 5 & Aug 26
Crystal Palace 11:00 - 12:30: July 15 & July 29
Read MoreMore medals and a British Record on Day 3 of the British Long Course Championships
The Mens 120-159 4 x 200 Metre Freestyle Relay (Nicolas Barber, Graham Webster, Mike Reys, Olivier Geleoc) started the last day of Long Course action in style winning in 9:27.51.
Read More15 more Otter Golds on Day 2 of the British Long Course Championships
Day two kicked off with Nicolas Barber (4:43.23) & Wade Rimbach (4:45.57) taking silver and bronze in the mens 30-34 400 Metre Freestyle. Derek Parr (6:38.87) also picked up silver in the 70-74, while Catherine Demont (4:55.23) was 4th, Abi Hucker (5:08.85) 7th 25-29 & Camille Vrain (5:20.13) was 8th in the Ladies 25-29.
Read More8 Otter National titles on day one of the British Long Course champs
Otter picked up 8 National titles on day one of the GB Masters & Senior Age Group Long Course Championships at the Aberdeen Sports Village.
Read MoreThe Otter Summer Open Water swims & socials
We are please to confirm the dates of the 3 open water events of the summer :
The Half-mile on Friday 14th July, The Mile on Friday 28th July, The Quarter mile on Saturday 12th August.
Read MoreOtter U/17 are National Champions!
London Otter were out in force in the ASA National Age Group Water Polo Championships 2017 U17 Girls’ semi-finals, beating Tyldesley to make their way into Sundays finals. London Otter stormed their way to a second victory, of the day (with the U19s winning earlier in the morning vs Liverpool) this time thanks to their U17 squad. Katie Cutler was the top goalscorer, hitting the back of the net four times as the London side beat Tyldesley 18-3
Read MoreOtter U/19s win silver at National Age Group Champs
London Otter and City of Manchester U19 girls kicked off the ASA National Age Group Water Polo Championships 2017 in style besting their rivals at the atLiverpool Aquatics Centre on Saturday 1 April.
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