Another incredible year of Swimcrest moments.

More swimmers, more adventures, more certifications, more adults learning to swim, and more kid swimmers braving the water for the first time.

More silliness, more yards, more new friends.

More bumper tubes.

MORE VIKINGS!

More bravery, and more people challenging themselves.

More cap hairstyles.

More rotation, and more FAST triathletes getting it done!

More GLIDE.

More rings.

More streamline.

More swimming outside.

More Pink Caps!

More Gatorade.

More exotic swim locales.

More Mediterranean, more Aegean, more deliciously clear salt water.

More jumping off of boats!

More Mud.

More Guard Duty.

More sunlight.

More splashing.

More loving the color of this water when the sun hits it juuuuuusssst right.

More underwater views of kids being kids.

More swimming to Canada. And back.

More miles.

More GRINS!

More training to keep you safe.

More snow.

More Bermuda.

More St. Croix.

More crabbiness. (But mostly not.)

More being proud of my fantastic kid.

More snorkeling!More remembering the first time doing this race, all those years ago.

More night swimming.

More doing lessons in ridiculous accents.

And A LOT more giggling.

More SHARKS!

More being SERIOUS about this swimming thing!

More quiet time.

More gear.

More making a fool  out of myself.

More tranquility.

More being okay with being OKAY.

And WAY MORE SPARKLES!

Thank you all for making 2015 such a fantastic year. I’m looking forward to seeing what you have in store for me in 2016.

Let’s get started!