Swim Director for Sunset Bay Triathlon 2019

Swim Director for Sunset Bay Triathlon 2019

Mr. David Field acted as Swim Director for Sunset Bay Triathlon/ Aquaman 2019

Sunset Bay Triathlon was held on November 9th, 2019 in Ha Long Bay, a World’s Heritage with many small and stunning islets. This was the first triathlon in Asia held in the afternoon and end at the most prime time of sunset.

Sunset Bay Triathlon began with a swimming 1.5km course starting at Tuan Chau island, followed by a cycling route of 40km and ended with a 10km run along the coast (AQuaman swimming 1,5km – Running 10km). This was a perfect distance for beginners of triathlon who wanted to challenge themselves and it was also a distance for many international competition such as the Olympic, Asiad or Seagames. Race course was totally blocked to ensure safety for all triathletes.

Nippers Nha Trang

Nippers Nha Trang

This weekend the Nha Trang nippers were re-launched. Leaders from other nippers groups in Vietnam spoke at the information evening held at the Sheraton. Thin Vu and MaxLambert from Danang and Hoi An nippers spoke. Ruurd van Putten spoke enthusiastically about re-starting the Nha Trang group. Sheraton GM Catherine Racsko opened the meeting and paid tribute to the late Duncan McLean and his pioneering work in surf life saving in Vietnam. Parents from Sheraton and Nha Trang Bay management attended and a good number of nipper parents from Nha Trang nippers were there and happy to see the group reform.On Saturday afternoon twilight nippers was held and over 50 nippers attended. Children’s water safety in Khanh Hoa province took a big step this weekend. Well done to all involved.