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Points Races Round 2024/25 – Results and Standings
- Tim Tucak
- Apr 13
- 9 min read
Updated: Apr 15
Points Races Programme
Swanny Points Races Season 2024/25 Programme - TBA
Points Races Guide
Read the Points Races Guide for the what, why, who and how as well as how to win of Points Races!
Points Races Round 01
Thank you to Lisa Engelbrecht and Claire Tucak for timekeeping and Bella Alcorn for water safety. Conditions were quite challenging and only two buoys were able to be set correctly, the third coming off in the shorebreak, dragging the anchor off the rescue board and end up too close to shore! Thanks to John Henderson and Andrew Engelbrecht for retrieving the buoys and anchors. No Board Race was held given the conditions and the buoys (or lack thereof!).
Points Races Round 02
Thank you to Ruby Lorimer and Chris Turner for timekeeping and Tilly, Jarvis and Indy Banfield for water safety. First Board Race with Tom Peebles having a paddle.
Points Races Round 03
Thank you to Amanda Simper and Claire Tucak for timekeeping and Timothy Tucak and Chris Turner for water safety. To set and retrieve the buoys involved 2 km of paddling and carrying a rescue board!
Following Round 03, the following competitors have qualified for the Presidents' Cup, Oldham Memorial Cup and the F. E. Ford Cup:
Andrew Engelbrecht
John Henderson 'Hendo'
Following Round 03, the following competitors have qualified for the Duncan McPhail Trophy:
John Henderson 'Hendo'
Timothy Tucak
Yvonne Stickland
Following Round 03, the following competitors have qualified for the Caris Cup Club Marathon:
John Henderson 'Hendo'
Points Races Round 04
Thank you to Oli Defrancesco, Fiona McLarty, Lisa Engelbrecht and Susie Defrancesco for timekeeping and the Patrol for water safety. Permanent buoys installed by Peran 'Pez' Bishop and his crew. This means no more tackling the Shorebreak with anchors and buoys on a rescue board. The handicapping should also be more consistent.
Following Round 04, the following competitors have qualified for the Presidents' Cup, Oldham Memorial Cup and the F. E. Ford Cup:
Philip Cave
Timothy Tucak
Following Round 04, the following competitors have qualified for the Duncan McPhail Trophy:
Philip Cave
Following Round 04, the following competitors have qualified for the Caris Cup Club Marathon:
Philip Cave
Timothy Tucak
Points Races Round 05
Thank you John Henderson for running Points Races, Eli Harrison, Emma, Lisa Engelbrecht and Deb Lyons for timekeeping and Susie Defrancesco, Bella Alcorn and Dave Morley for water safety. Margaret River Proficiency Weekend.
Following Round 05, the following competitors have qualified for the Presidents' Cup, Oldham Memorial Cup and the F. E. Ford Cup:
Champ Phetiam
Stirling Stilwell
Erin Gallagher
Lisa Engelbrecht
Following Round 05, the following competitors have qualified for the Duncan McPhail Trophy:
Champ Phetiam
Stirling Stilwell
Following Round 05, the following competitors have qualified for the Caris Cup Club Marathon:
Champ Phetiam
Stirling Stilwell
Points Races Round 06
Thank you to Neve Stilwell, Lisa Engelbrecht and Peter Brigg for timekeeping and Ruby Lorimer and Sophie Yde for water safety.
Following Round 06, the following competitors have qualified for the Presidents' Cup, Oldham Memorial Cup and the F. E. Ford Cup:
Susie Defrancesco
Yvonne Stickland
Following Round 06, the following competitors have qualified for the Duncan McPhail Trophy:
Andrew Engelbrecht
Hannah Engelbrecht
Following Round 06, the following competitors have qualified for the Caris Cup Club Marathon:
Andrew Engelbrecht
Yvonne Stickland
Points Races Round 07
Thank you to Georgia Pegrum, Lisa Engelbrecht and Andrew Engelbrecht for timekeeping and Ray Lampard for water safety. Georgia Pegrum becomes the first female competitor in the Board Race on her new board! Choppy conditions and hard work!
Following Round 07, the following competitors have qualified for the Presidents' Cup, Oldham Memorial Cup and the F. E. Ford Cup:
Peter Brigg 'Briggy'
In determining the results and standings for Round 07, the 'course/conditions' adjustment factor was set as an average of 1.0 for the 4 weeks of Points Races conducted with the Permanent Buoys (10 November to 1 December)
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Points Races Round 08
Thank you to Kate Hutchinson and Andrew Pebbles for timekeeping and Jason Williams, David Crawford and Chris Turner for water safety. Apparently conditions were good for Points Races. Handicapper at 2024 Fuel to Go & Play WA State Champion Lifesaver at Sorrento, thank you for conducting Points Races in my absence.
Following Round 08, the following competitors have qualified for the Presidents' Cup, Oldham Memorial Cup and the F. E. Ford Cup:
Chris Turner
Following Round 08, the following competitors have qualified for the Duncan McPhail Trophy:
Alen Pazin
Fiona McLarty
Points Races Round 09
Thank you to Lisa Engelbrecht for timekeeping and Liam Turner and Robbie Brigg for water safety. Tom Peebles completed the Long Swim, whilst the rest of the competitors completed the Run Swim Run, to qualify him for the Presidents' Cup next weekend.
Following Round 09, the following competitors have qualified for the Presidents' Cup, Oldham Memorial Cup and the F. E. Ford Cup:
Alen Pazin
Tom Peebles
Kristie Orchard
Following Round 09, the following competitors have qualified for the Duncan McPhail Trophy:
Josh Engelbrecht
Kristie Orchard
Following Round 09, the following competitors have qualified for the Caris Cup Club Marathon:
Alen Pazin
Kristie Orchard
Points Races Round 10
The Presidents' Cup held at 8:00 am comprised the Long Swim for Round 10. Results of the Presidents' Cup are here. This was followed by the Long Run and a Run Swim Run, before the Christening of Cygnet XI. Thank you to Claire Tucak for timekeeping
Following Round 10, the following competitors have qualified for the Oldham Memorial Cup and the F. E. Ford Cup:
Josh Engelbrecht
Claire Tucak
Hannah Engelbrecht
Following Round 10, the following competitors have qualified for the Caris Cup Club Marathon:
Josh Engelbrecht
Hannah Engelbrecht
Points Races Round 11
Thank you to Cody Yarwood, Eli Harrison and Andrew Engelbrecht for timekeeping and Fynn Watt and Oliver Grant Smith for water safety. Fabulous conditions for Points Races, with calm conditions and clear water. Those swimming with goggles had a great view of the bottom. An error in the handicapping spreadsheet was corrected, that affected the slower Long Swim times that were being capped.
Following Round 11, the following competitors have qualified for the Oldham Memorial Cup and the F. E. Ford Cup:
Joanne (Jo) Turton
Following Round 11, the following competitors have qualified for the Duncan McPhail Trophy:
Lisa Engelbrecht
Following Round 11, the following competitors have qualified for the Caris Cup Club Marathon:
Lisa Engelbrecht
Points Races Round 12
Thank you to Mark Grzanka for timekeeping and conducting Points Races in the absence of the Handicapper.
Following Round 12, the following competitors have qualified for the Oldham Memorial Cup and the F. E. Ford Cup:
Robert (Robbie) Brigg
Following Round 12, the following competitors have qualified for the Duncan McPhail Trophy:
Robert (Robbie) Brigg
Following Round 12, the following competitors have qualified for the Caris Cup Club Marathon:
Robert (Robbie) Brigg
Points Races Round 13
Thank you to Lydia Defrancesco, Andrew Peebles and Valentina Kuruc for timekeeping and recording. Thank you to Oli Defrancesco for water safety. The Oldham Memorial Cup held at 8:15 am comprised the Long Swim for Round 13. Results of the Oldham Memorial Cup are here. This was followed by the Long Run and a Run Swim Run, before the Swanbourne Cup Mixed Board Rescue.
Points Races Round 14
Thank you to Oli Defrancesco, Lydia Defrancesco, Ali Stickland, Liv Gilmour and Finlay Preston for water safety. Thank you to Timothy Tucak for timekeeping and recording. The F. E. Ford Cup held at 8:10 am comprised the Long Swim for Round 14. Results of the F. E. Ford Cup are here. The Duncan McPhail Trophy held at 10:15 am comprised the Long Run for Round 14. Results of the Duncan McPhail Trophy are here. This was followed by a Run-Swim-Run and a Board Race. Apologies to Susie Defrancesco for starting the Board Race without her (awarded a point as compensation). Thanks to the IRB Crew for retrieving the buoys from the F. E. Ford Cup.
Points Races Round 15
Thank you to Andrew Engelbrecht for conducting Points Races in the Handicappers absence at the Busselton Jetty Swim. Thank you to Andrew Engelbrecht, Fiona McLarty, Harry Pazin, Hannah Engelbrecht, Peter Weston for timekeeping and recording. Conditions were tough with wind and weed. In the Long Run, Champ was tackled by a dog on Vera View Beach and hit the sand. He recovered and ran well. Peter and Lisa raced to the line in the Board Race for a draw! Welcome back to Points Races to Callum Griffiths.
Points Races Round 16
With the Handicapper and some regular participants at the Masters State Championships and other regular participants away for the weekend, unfortunately Points Races was not formally conducted. A Long Swim and Board Race were held, but times were not recorded. All those known to have participated have been awarded points for participation. Apologies for failing to organise a timekeeper. An error in the calculation of the Boards Race points has been corrected, to include the handicaps.
Points Races Round 17
Thank you to Ali Stickland and Bella Alcorn for timekeeping and recording. Conditions were calm with the occasional shorebreak. The next Points Races is Sunday 16 March, given State Championships on 2 March (Nippers and Beach) and 9 March (Ocean).
Points Races Round 18
Points Races Round 18 coincided with the Youth Club Championships, so thank you for waiting whilst the final events were run - several parents were handling for the Iron so we also waited for them. Thanks to Tim Tucak, Georgia Pegrum and Champ Phetiam for timekeeping and John Henderson for water safety. The Run Swim Run was slightly shorter to avoid the skis on the beach. The Board Race was the Youth Club Championships board course. Stirling got caught on the first buoy!
Points Races Round 19
A quiet day following the Club Championships yesterday and the Nipper End of Season celebrations this morning. Thanks to Lydia Defrancesco and Davina Goldthorpe for time keeping and Neve Stilwell for water safety. The Run Swim Run was triangular around the patrol flags and the central buoy. Confusing for some, who did an extra run lap. Now that Nippers has finished for the season, Points Races will be at 9.00 am the next three weeks.
Points Races Round 20
Thanks to Lainie Gara for timing and Cassie (I think!) for water safety. Good to see Alen Pazin running Nipper Points Races alongside - some great future competitors there. Windy conditions - ENE, 30 to 45 km/hr! A little overcast and 'sharky', but water was lovely. A good crew, although Hendo and Dani missed the 9 am start (Hendo arrived in time to do the Board Race only). The wind made the Board Race dicey for weak paddlers (like Lisa on a rescue board who thought she might be having an impromptu holiday at Rotto!). Thank to Lisa Engelbrecht for running Points Races in the Handicappers absence at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.
Points Races Round 21
Big crowd at points races today which was great - amazing conditions, glassy ocean. Cocky did the timing and Lydia DeFrancesco did water safety. Thank to Lisa Engelbrecht for running Points Races in the Handicappers absence at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.
Points Races Round 22
Points Races Season Finale! Following the Caris Cup Club Marathon, the Points Races Season Finale was held with Double Points! The start time was delayed about half an hour given the finishing times in the Caris Cup. Thanks to Ali Stickland, Liv Gilmour, Bridie Swingler and Jo Turton for timekeeping and the Youth for water safety. The Long Swim felt long following the Caris Cup which included two Long Swims! The Run Swim Run felt long following the Caris Cup which included running and swimming. The Long Run felt long following the Caris Cup which included three Long Runs! (and the beach was narrow for those on soft sand). The Board Race was much shorter than Aussies 2025! Thank you to all participants, timekeepers and water safety in Points Races for Season 2024/25!
Points Races Champions 2024/25
Congratulations to our Points Races Champions for Season 2024/25:
Long Swim: Lisa Engelbrecht and Alen Pazin
Long Run: Yvonne Stickland and Champ Phetiam
Run Swim Run: Lisa Engelbrecht and Champ Phetiam
Board: Lisa Engelbrecht and Stirling Stilwell
Overall: Lisa Engelbrecht and Champ Phetiam
Thanks to everyone who took part or helped with timekeeping/water safety.
Points Races will run on the following basis this Season:
Season winners shall be awarded on the sum of the aggregate points in each race, for only those races that were conducted regularly and on a handicap basis, in the following categories or as determined by the Points Races Officer:
• Male
• Female
In the event of there being a tie, all tied competitors shall be deemed the winner.
Overall season winners shall be awarded on the sum of aggregate points in all races, for only those races that were conducted regularly and on a handicap basis, in the following categories or as determined by the Points Races Officer.
• Male
• Female
In the event of there being a tie, all tied competitors shall be deemed the winner.
