Rings to Matarangi Sea Swim

03/11/2023

I’m afraid the Rings to Matarangi Swim will not be happening this year. It’s just become a little to tough and time consuming to organise.

We’d like to thank all the local swimmers for supporting the event over the years.

Thanks to Cathy and Hilton Brown and the support team of Sharpie, Wilco and Kirk and all the volunteers..

All the Best.

30/12/2022

Ocean swim CANCELED!!
We have made the decision to cancel the ocean swim this year. Unfortunately the weather gods are against us. A combination of forecasted high winds and a massive swell have forced us to cancel. We’re disappointed to have to do this, a number of other events including the fishing comp have been cancelled also. Fingers crossed 🤞 for next year.

27/12/2022

It's time to get your entries in for 2023 Rings to Matarangi Sea Swim. No Entry fee and lots of spot prizes.
Enter @ https://www.ringstomatarangiswim.co.nz/

20/09/2022

Rings to Matarangi Ocean swim is back for 2023. 👍

7:30am on the 4th January. Meet at 7:00am Rings beach for a prompt start @ 7:30am.

Registration through the web page link. Link will be posted soon.

18/12/2021

Welcome back to summer at Matarangi. We’re sorry to say that the summer carnival has been cancelled this year and this means our annual swim can got not go ahead. We will be back in 2023. Have a merry Xmas and enjoy your summer holidays.

03/01/2021

Nick Bone rounds the first boat at rings beach

03/01/2021

Photos from the first boat - rings beach and prize giving

03/01/2021

2021 results

03/01/2021

2021 results available now

03/01/2021

Awesome turnout 68 swimmers all making it home. Thank you to everyone for supporting the event and thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers

02/01/2021

All set for the morning. C u bright and early 7am. Bring your umbrella ☂

02/01/2021

Hi All Matarangi Swimmers,

The weather is looking good for the start tomorrow morning, 3rd January. There is a chance of light rain, with a light breeze and minimal swell. We will be swimming at mid tide, with high tide at 11am.

Meet at Rings Beach @ 7:00am for a prompt 7:30am start. Swim caps are provided and they are compulsory.

The course is the same as usual approx.. 1.2km – keep all swim buoys to your left.

A car will be at the start to transfer your towel and clothes to the finish if you need it.

Prize giving will be prompt after the last swimmer, the BBQ will be up and running.

You can still enter at http://ringstomatarangiswim.co.nz/


Thanks everyone.

20/12/2020

Are you ready for the ‘Rings to Matarangi’ sea swim? Meet at rings beach 7:00am 3rd January for 7:30am start. Pre-register on line.

03/01/2020

Results 👍👍👍

03/01/2020

69 entrants was a record - well done everyone!!

01/01/2020

All looking good for tomorrow. Light westerly and swell of less than 1m. We will start 7:30am. So please be at rings from 7:00am.. On line registration closes at 3pm today (link below). Late entrants on the beach at 7am.

31/12/2019

Weather is looking good for the swim this Friday. Please help us by pre-registering on line ... it’s free. Ringstomatarangiswim.co.nz

30/11/2019

Hi Everyone, add the date 3rd January 2020 for the annual sea swim. As usual free entry and lots of great prizes.

03/01/2019

Open Women Results

03/01/2019

U15 Men and Women Results

03/01/2019

Open Men Results

01/01/2019

Hi Everyone - weather conditions looking good for tomorrow - 1m swell and 10 knot breeze. Please get your entries in before 4pm today (it makes it easier for us with results). Late registration at 7am rings beach, race brief 7:15am, start 7:30.
We will have some kayaks on the Matarangi Beach if you'd like to help out and be a support kayaker.
See you all in the morning!

19/12/2018

18/12/2018

Not long until the Rings to Matarangi Ocean swim!
A free drink bottle (with water this time) and swim cap for all swimmers. Plus lots of amazing spot prizes and a Beuchat Wet Suit as our major spot prize for one lucky swimmer.