THE 22nd annual Isle of Wight Marlins Open swim meeting at  Medina Leisure Centre in Newport attracted masters competitors from as far afield as Leicester and Exeter.

A field of 70 swimmers from 31 clubs entered, including members of the Isle of Wight Marlins, the Island's Seaclose club and the West Wight and Ryde swimming clubs. 

The swimmers competed in all stroke disciplines, across various distances (up to 800m), with team relays also featuring.

The top female was Susan Cummings (Banbury) and top male was Terry Wright (Bracknell and Wokingham). 

Both were presented with a bottle of Isle of Wight Mermaid Gin. 

The overall winning club, claiming The Heights Memorial Trophy, was Banbury SC, with Wright winning the Charles Ambler Trophy Award for the swimmer who competed in most events. 

The Marlins' Bob Cooper, who refereed the event, said: "After three years' absence, due to the pandemic, it was such a relief to be back."