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Nick and Elizabeth Oudeman at the 2025 Lorne Pier to Pub. Picture: Mark Wilson
1/97Nick and Elizabeth Oudeman at the 2025 Lorne Pier to Pub. Picture: Mark Wilson
Ben Readings and Luke Wittman. Picture: Mark Wilson
2/97Ben Readings and Luke Wittman. Picture: Mark Wilson
Ashley, Harry, 4, and Neil Creasey. Picture: Mark Wilson
3/97Ashley, Harry, 4, and Neil Creasey. Picture: Mark Wilson
Max, 12, Emily, 10, and Brad Griffiths. Picture: Mark Wilson
4/97Max, 12, Emily, 10, and Brad Griffiths. Picture: Mark Wilson
Zoe, 8, Nick Welsh, and Caitlin, 10. Picture: Mark Wilson
5/97Zoe, 8, Nick Welsh, and Caitlin, 10. Picture: Mark Wilson
Danika Cole and Bec Talbot. Picture: Mark Wilson
6/97Danika Cole and Bec Talbot. Picture: Mark Wilson
Sophie Haseler, Caitlin Haseler, 14, Patrick Haseler, and Rhylee Turner, 14. Picture: Mark Wilson
7/97Sophie Haseler, Caitlin Haseler, 14, Patrick Haseler, and Rhylee Turner, 14. Picture: Mark Wilson
Ned 12, Toby Gray, Annabel, 10, and Lucky. Picture: Mark Wilson
8/97Ned 12, Toby Gray, Annabel, 10, and Lucky. Picture: Mark Wilson
Hamish Hegarty, Tom Gibson, and Francis O’•Callaghan. Picture: Mark Wilson
9/97Hamish Hegarty, Tom Gibson, and Francis O’•Callaghan. Picture: Mark Wilson
Casey Smith, Scott Quarrell, Akass, 7, and Charlotte, 8. Picture: Mark Wilson
10/97Casey Smith, Scott Quarrell, Akass, 7, and Charlotte, 8. Picture: Mark Wilson
Kate Eriksson and Matt Schijf. Picture: Mark Wilson
11/97Kate Eriksson and Matt Schijf. Picture: Mark Wilson
Jack Slykhuis and E.J. Riley. Picture: Mark Wilson
12/97Jack Slykhuis and E.J. Riley. Picture: Mark Wilson
Indi Brown and Tabias Lawrence. Picture: Mark Wilson
13/97Indi Brown and Tabias Lawrence. Picture: Mark Wilson
Emily, 10, from Torquay. Picture: Mark Wilson
14/97Emily, 10, from Torquay. Picture: Mark Wilson
Neil McFee, Emma McFee, and Peter Kennedy. Picture: Mark Wilson
15/97Neil McFee, Emma McFee, and Peter Kennedy. Picture: Mark Wilson
Anneliese, 13, and Tilly, 13. Picture: Mark Wilson
16/97Anneliese, 13, and Tilly, 13. Picture: Mark Wilson
Tayla Sellwood. Picture: Mark Wilson
17/97Tayla Sellwood. Picture: Mark Wilson
Punters packed out the beach to catch a glimpse of the action. Picture: Mark Wilson
18/97Punters packed out the beach to catch a glimpse of the action. Picture: Mark Wilson
Isla, 12, Jenna, 12, and Maya, 12, at their first Pier to Pub. Picture: Mark Wilson
19/97Isla, 12, Jenna, 12, and Maya, 12, at their first Pier to Pub. Picture: Mark Wilson
Albert, 12, Fergus, 13, and Tommy, 13. Picture: Mark Wilson
20/97Albert, 12, Fergus, 13, and Tommy, 13. Picture: Mark Wilson
Alex, 15, suits up for the swim. Picture: Mark Wilson
21/97Alex, 15, suits up for the swim. Picture: Mark Wilson
Ivy, 13, and Tim Steele. Picture: Mark Wilson
22/97Ivy, 13, and Tim Steele. Picture: Mark Wilson
Mia, 17, and Lizzy, 17. Picture: Mark Wilson
23/97Mia, 17, and Lizzy, 17. Picture: Mark Wilson
Junior Girls winners Sophie Jacka (3rd), Jasmine Hume (1st), and Summer Morgan (2nd). Picture: Mark Wilson
24/97Junior Girls winners Sophie Jacka (3rd), Jasmine Hume (1st), and Summer Morgan (2nd). Picture: Mark Wilson
It was all smiles on race day. Picture: Mark Wilson
25/97It was all smiles on race day. Picture: Mark Wilson
Swimmers walk to the start. Picture: Mark Wilson
26/97Swimmers walk to the start. Picture: Mark Wilson
The Junior (12-17) Male swimmers get underway. Picture: Mark Wilson
27/97The Junior (12-17) Male swimmers get underway. Picture: Mark Wilson
The classic event, which started in 1981, begins at the Lorne Pier. Picture: Mark Wilson
28/97The classic event, which started in 1981, begins at the Lorne Pier. Picture: Mark Wilson
The junior male swimmers made a splash early. Picture: Mark Wilson
29/97The junior male swimmers made a splash early. Picture: Mark Wilson
The Junior (12-17) Female swimmers at the start line. Picture: Mark Wilson
30/97The Junior (12-17) Female swimmers at the start line. Picture: Mark Wilson
Junior Female participants get underway. Picture: Mark Wilson
31/97Junior Female participants get underway. Picture: Mark Wilson
The calm before the storm. Picture: Mark Wilson
32/97The calm before the storm. Picture: Mark Wilson
Onlookers watch as the female juniors cut through the blue waters. Picture: Mark Wilson
33/97Onlookers watch as the female juniors cut through the blue waters. Picture: Mark Wilson
A male swimmer sits patiently before his race. Picture: Mark Wilson
34/97A male swimmer sits patiently before his race. Picture: Mark Wilson
The Senior (30-39) Male swimmers make their way into the ocean. Picture: Mark Wilson
35/97The Senior (30-39) Male swimmers make their way into the ocean. Picture: Mark Wilson
Senior Male swimmers get underway. Picture: Mark Wilson
36/97Senior Male swimmers get underway. Picture: Mark Wilson
It was a sea of arms and legs. Picture: Mark Wilson
37/97It was a sea of arms and legs. Picture: Mark Wilson
Spectators watch on. Picture: Mark Wilson
38/97Spectators watch on. Picture: Mark Wilson
Senior male swimmers descend from the pier ramp into the water to begin their race. Picture: Mark Wilson
39/97Senior male swimmers descend from the pier ramp into the water to begin their race. Picture: Mark Wilson
Junior female swimmers rush to the shore. Picture: Mark Wilson
40/97Junior female swimmers rush to the shore. Picture: Mark Wilson
A male swimmer hits the final straight. Picture: Mark Wilson
41/97A male swimmer hits the final straight. Picture: Mark Wilson
Participants left nothing out there. Picture: Mark Wilson
42/97Participants left nothing out there. Picture: Mark Wilson
A male swimmer sucks up oxygen after the grueling swim. Picture: Mark Wilson
43/97A male swimmer sucks up oxygen after the grueling swim. Picture: Mark Wilson
Senior Female swim winners Madeleine McCorkell (3rd), Jess Russell (2nd) holding Paddy, 1, and Alexandra Brown (1st) with Tadhg, 3, Finbarr, 3, and Elsie, 2. Picture: Mark Wilson
44/97Senior Female swim winners Madeleine McCorkell (3rd), Jess Russell (2nd) holding Paddy, 1, and Alexandra Brown (1st) with Tadhg, 3, Finbarr, 3, and Elsie, 2. Picture: Mark Wilson
View from the cherry picker. Picture: Mark Wilson
45/97View from the cherry picker. Picture: Mark Wilson
Fletcher Harris with the best seat in the house. Picture: Mark Wilson
46/97Fletcher Harris with the best seat in the house. Picture: Mark Wilson
Rebecca Neville holds up a sign with the cheer squad. Picture: Mark Wilson
47/97Rebecca Neville holds up a sign with the cheer squad. Picture: Mark Wilson
Swimmers make land at the Lorne Pier to Pub 2025. Picture: Mark Wilson
48/97Swimmers make land at the Lorne Pier to Pub 2025. Picture: Mark Wilson
Participants make the final charge to the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
49/97Participants make the final charge to the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
A male swimmer recovers at the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
50/97A male swimmer recovers at the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
The home stretch. Picture: Mark Wilson
51/97The home stretch. Picture: Mark Wilson
Competition was stiff. Picture: Mark Wilson
52/97Competition was stiff. Picture: Mark Wilson
The rewarding wade in. Picture: Mark Wilson
53/97The rewarding wade in. Picture: Mark Wilson
Some were happy to see the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson.
54/97Some were happy to see the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson.
Nothing like a cheering crowd to get you over the line. Picture: Mark Wilson
55/97Nothing like a cheering crowd to get you over the line. Picture: Mark Wilson
Lisa Jackson and Mia Coatsworth from the Female Masters category finish the race together. Picture: Mark Wilson
56/97Lisa Jackson and Mia Coatsworth from the Female Masters category finish the race together. Picture: Mark Wilson
Many swimmers were happy to rip their wetsuits off. Picture: Mark Wilson
57/97Many swimmers were happy to rip their wetsuits off. Picture: Mark Wilson
George El-Hase and Mark Tierney at their 23rd Pier to Pub. Picture: Mark Wilson
58/97George El-Hase and Mark Tierney at their 23rd Pier to Pub. Picture: Mark Wilson
Father daughter duo John Huigwaard and Joanna Riches at their 12th and 1st swims respectively. Picture: Mark Wilson
59/97Father daughter duo John Huigwaard and Joanna Riches at their 12th and 1st swims respectively. Picture: Mark Wilson
Bruce Roberton, 72, has completed 40 swims. Picture: Mark Wilson
60/97Bruce Roberton, 72, has completed 40 swims. Picture: Mark Wilson
Nicky and Ken Lewis from London completed their first Pier to Pub this year. Picture: Mark Wilson
61/97Nicky and Ken Lewis from London completed their first Pier to Pub this year. Picture: Mark Wilson
Ros McLean (2nd), Moon Houston (1st) and Mirjana Prather (3rd) from the over 80 category. Picture: Mark Wilson
62/97Ros McLean (2nd), Moon Houston (1st) and Mirjana Prather (3rd) from the over 80 category. Picture: Mark Wilson
Wayne Bourke (3rd), Gerry Tucker (1st) and Trevor Skinner (2nd) from the 70-79 category. Picture: Mark Wilson
63/97Wayne Bourke (3rd), Gerry Tucker (1st) and Trevor Skinner (2nd) from the 70-79 category. Picture: Mark Wilson
Gavin Rafferty (2nd), Peter Morgan (1st) and John McSweeny (1st) from the over 80 category. Picture: Mark Wilson
64/97Gavin Rafferty (2nd), Peter Morgan (1st) and John McSweeny (1st) from the over 80 category. Picture: Mark Wilson
Livvy the Life Saver celebrates. Picture: Mark Wilson
65/97Livvy the Life Saver celebrates. Picture: Mark Wilson
Swimmers from the 60-69 age group stride out of the water. Picture: Mark Wilson
66/97Swimmers from the 60-69 age group stride out of the water. Picture: Mark Wilson
Swimmers skip over the seaweed to reach the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
67/97Swimmers skip over the seaweed to reach the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
The cap and goggles are discarded once out of the water. Picture: Mark Wilson
68/97The cap and goggles are discarded once out of the water. Picture: Mark Wilson
Many leave it all out there for the final push. Picture: Mark Wilson
69/97Many leave it all out there for the final push. Picture: Mark Wilson
These participants brought a dash of colour to the event. Picture: Mark Wilson
70/97These participants brought a dash of colour to the event. Picture: Mark Wilson
Rachel Wilson from the 50-59 age group. Picture: Mark Wilson
71/97Rachel Wilson from the 50-59 age group. Picture: Mark Wilson
Swimmers enjoy a chat after the race. Picture: Mark Wilson
72/97Swimmers enjoy a chat after the race. Picture: Mark Wilson
A crowded finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
73/97A crowded finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
Jubilation at the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
74/97Jubilation at the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
Each kick, stride, and step of the way took concentration. Picture: Mark Wilson
75/97Each kick, stride, and step of the way took concentration. Picture: Mark Wilson
Wetsuits were the fashion of the day. Picture: Mark Wilson
76/97Wetsuits were the fashion of the day. Picture: Mark Wilson
A swimmer looks around while finishing the race. Picture: Mark Wilson
77/97A swimmer looks around while finishing the race. Picture: Mark Wilson
Hands on hips was an appropriate reaction for the difficult race. Picture: Mark Wilson
78/97Hands on hips was an appropriate reaction for the difficult race. Picture: Mark Wilson
Lorne 2025 Pier To Pub swim Picture: Mark Wilson
79/97Lorne 2025 Pier To Pub swim Picture: Mark Wilson
There were many reasons to celebrate the achievement. Picture: Mark Wilson
80/97There were many reasons to celebrate the achievement. Picture: Mark Wilson
Some ran, some walked once they left the water - but all were winners. Picture: Mark Wilson
81/97Some ran, some walked once they left the water - but all were winners. Picture: Mark Wilson
It was on for young and old out in the water. Picture: Mark Wilson
82/97It was on for young and old out in the water. Picture: Mark Wilson
Pat O’Shea, 73, and Alan Pitts, 76, bring it home together. Picture: Mark Wilson
83/97Pat O’Shea, 73, and Alan Pitts, 76, bring it home together. Picture: Mark Wilson
Peter Morgan, winner of the over 80 men’s category. Picture: Mark Wilson
84/97Peter Morgan, winner of the over 80 men’s category. Picture: Mark Wilson
Women’•s Superfish first place Lani Pallister smiles as she approaches the finish line for her sixth Pier to Pub win. Picture: Mark Wilson
85/97Women’•s Superfish first place Lani Pallister smiles as she approaches the finish line for her sixth Pier to Pub win. Picture: Mark Wilson
Maddison Cooper came in second for the Women’s Superfish category. Picture: Mark Wilson
86/97Maddison Cooper came in second for the Women’s Superfish category. Picture: Mark Wilson
Participants from the Women’s Superfish category charge into shore. Picture: Mark Wilson
87/97Participants from the Women’s Superfish category charge into shore. Picture: Mark Wilson
Men’s Superfish winner Nick Sloman pulled ahead of the pack to claim victory. Picture: Mark Wilson
88/97Men’s Superfish winner Nick Sloman pulled ahead of the pack to claim victory. Picture: Mark Wilson
Sloman celebrates just before the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
89/97Sloman celebrates just before the finish line. Picture: Mark Wilson
Women’•s Superfish winners Madison Cooper (2nd), Lani Pallister (1st) and Mackie Hunter (3rd). Picture: Mark Wilson
90/97Women’•s Superfish winners Madison Cooper (2nd), Lani Pallister (1st) and Mackie Hunter (3rd). Picture: Mark Wilson
Men’s Superfish winners 2nd Sam Short (2nd), Nick Sloman (1st), and Harry Hay (3rd). Picture: Mark Wilson
91/97Men’s Superfish winners 2nd Sam Short (2nd), Nick Sloman (1st), and Harry Hay (3rd). Picture: Mark Wilson
Winner Nick Sloman poses with his medal. Picture: Mark Wilson
92/97Winner Nick Sloman poses with his medal. Picture: Mark Wilson
Lani Pallister and Madison Cooper embrace after the swim. Picture: Mark Wilson
93/97Lani Pallister and Madison Cooper embrace after the swim. Picture: Mark Wilson
This was Lani Pallister’s sixth Pier to Pub victory. Picture: Mark Wilson
94/97This was Lani Pallister’s sixth Pier to Pub victory. Picture: Mark Wilson
Men’s Superfish winner Nick Sloman and Women’s Superfish winner Lani Pallister hold the trophy together. Picture: Mark Wilson
95/97Men’s Superfish winner Nick Sloman and Women’s Superfish winner Lani Pallister hold the trophy together. Picture: Mark Wilson
Men’s Superfish winner Nick Sloman with girlfriend Rachel Miller. Picture: Mark Wilson
96/97Men’s Superfish winner Nick Sloman with girlfriend Rachel Miller. Picture: Mark Wilson
Men’s Superfish third place finisher Harry Hay shows the crowd his appreciation. Picture: Mark Wilson
97/97Men’s Superfish third place finisher Harry Hay shows the crowd his appreciation. Picture: Mark Wilson
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