The Fish Eagles squad started the New Year on a fit note with an open water swim on Sunday, 7 January 2018 in Groenvlei. The regular Sedgefield swimmers, Judy, Tracey, Lanie, and visitor Neil, were happy to have the rest of the group join them. Mike, Jill, Marilyn, and Pippy made the trek from George, Allan from Knysna, and Tanya rushed back from her open-water swim at Jeffreys Bay.
The main point of discussion, while having snacks & drinks, was the Nationals taking place in Pretoria in March 2018. Transport, accommodation, and sponsorships were hot topics. Swimmers realized that Nationals is actually just around the corner, and some hard work in the pool is now a priority.