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Sebastian Yates Tackles the 5km La Grande Swim In Akaroa for Canteen!

Sebastian Yates Tackles the 5km La Grande Swim In Akaroa for Canteen!

ebastian Yates is a passionate young man from Levin who at just 11 years old is training to swim the 5km in Akaroa to raise money for Canteen. Sebastian will be building up to the swim starting with the 1000m Epic Swim in Taupo, followed by the 1200m in Wellington and then the grand finale 5km in Akaroa! Sebastian will only be old enough to take part in the 5km swim by 1 month. If you want to get behind Sebastian you can visit his page here 

We look forward to seeing you out there in the water this season and then celebrating with you at the finish line in Akaroa after you SMASH your goal!

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