Jeffreys Bay Cold Water Classic

The JBay Winterfest continued yesterday despite the Corona Open being placed on hold as over 50 swimmers took on the challenge of completing the Cold Water Swim Classic presented by Nicholas Melck. The 12 C water was always going to take its toll, with four swimmers having to withdraw from the event due to hyperthermia, while 54 swimmers managed to finish one of the most extreme events in South Africa. With an air temperature of 19 C, conditions on land were a stark contrast to the icy water … [Read more...] about Icy water and sunny skies for Cold Water Swim Classic