On Sunday, 29 October 2017, members of Fish Eagles Master Swimming Club decided to celebrate the eventual arrival of medals won at the National Championship in East London in March.
They chose Groenvlei for an open-water practice swim, and there was a good turnout with 10 members swimming and a couple of spouses and family looking on. The water was clear and calm, although some found it initially chilly. After swimming a kilometer, the medals were presented by Chairperson, Judy Dixon, and all declared the afternoon a great success and a good way to develop team spirit, so essential for the forthcoming Championships in Pretoria in March 2018.