Point Richmond beaches 16th annual charity swim, "Swim with Fish Lite" occurred on Saturday August 6. This year's event was a more relaxed version of previous swims. Weather was warm and sunny, and the event was well attended. Twelve swimmers completed the swim this year. Two other swimmers were unavailable and are planning to do the crossing at a later date. Among the highlights of the swim was peninsula Sophomore Jonah Bergerson who completed the mile course in 26 minutes: a new course record! Olivia Eagle was back this year coming in second, finishing 28 minutes. However, judges are investigating to see if the tape that she used on her suit (pictured below) was really duct tape, or was the banned product “speed tape??” Suspicion has it that the tape was applied in a strategic manner in order to maximize her...speed. The totals are not finalized yet but so far Peninsula Fish has recorded $8525. The New Phoebe House has $5570 including $1500 in pledged funds.
Above 2022 swimmers and Paddlers
1) Jonah Bergerson 26 minutes (no fins)
2) Olivia Eagle 28 minutes (no fins)
3) Drew Kellerman 29 minutes (fins)
4) Steve Rees 29 minutes (fins)
5) Joanne Kirby 30 minutes (first place in backstroke!)
6) Tyler Givot 31 minutes, Peter Bortel 31 minutes (fins)
7) Brian Givot 31 minutes
8) Jennifer Driscoll 35 minutes
9) Anthony Pennington 36 minutes (fins)
10) Tres Walker 37 minutes
11) Karen Marie 48 minutes (fins)
Olivia sporting secret tape, father on right
