Cannons Clock The Kilometres In Fundraising Lapathon

Cannonvale Cannons had a huge week to kick off 2026, with our annual Lapathon and the return of Club Nights bringing plenty of energy and celebration.

Our Lapathon, one of the club’s annual fundraising events, saw our swimmers rise to the challenge. A total of 26 swimmers took part, and together they swam an incredible 3,180 laps, that’s 79.5 kilometres! We are so proud of every swimmer who pushed themselves, raising funds for the club.

One of the most impressive parts of the event was seeing our junior swimmers complete their laps without using any gear from their bags. No fins, no pull buoys, just pure swimming from start to finish. Their commitment, resilience and positive attitudes were outstanding and a real credit to each of them.

The challenge didn’t stop there, with 17 adult swimmers joining in at the Sunday squad session. Together they swam an additional 48.5 kilometres, showing that the Cannons spirit runs strong at every age.

A huge thank you to the parents who helped make the day such a success. From counting laps and cooking breakfast to grabbing coffees and cheering on tired swimmers, your support makes all the difference.

We were also proud to deliver a Cannonvale Cannons club shirt to one of our much-loved sponsors, Hog’s Breath Cafe. The team will be framing and hanging the shirt shortly, and we encourage all locals to pop in and support this community-focused business.

This week also saw the return of Club Nights, and it was fantastic to see so many swimmers back on pool deck. Congratulations to Zavier Woolston and Faithlyn Trotter on receiving upgrades. Chocolate Awards went to Finn Temple and Penelope Shields.

Well done to everyone involved in another strong week for the Cannonvale Cannons.

Contributed with thanks to Jade Korosec

Photos supplied

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