A quick prerace interview while the swimmers are preparing to get into the water.

Before the race everyone was busy buttering themselves up with various goops to reduce chafing, protect from the sun and maybe stay a little bit warmer.

What is that weird goo daddy has on?

There were swimmers from around the world at the race. Besides this competitor holding the Mexican flag for a photo op there were swimmers from Australia, Ireland, Italy and California.

Swimmers slowly march down the dock as they jump into the water just before the start.

Supporters in kayaks will follow the swimmers the whole way around to provide safety and some guidance on the route.

The race starts once everyone is in the water. From here it's just 28.5 miles before they are back here in South Cove.

A swimmer and his kayak supporter as they finish off the last few yards, having already passed North Cove and enjoying the crowd's encouragement as he completes the race in South Cove.

Many of the swimmers finished remarkably close to each other. Here is a trio and support boat just out of South Cove with more in the background.

The proud winner, John Van Wisse from Australia, finished in 7.5 hours. After the equivalent of just under a work day, the top two finishers were only 5 minutes apart.