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‘Mermaid of Chemainus’ celebrates more than 100 ocean swims this year
Hardacker surpassed her previous record of 94 swims as family members gathered at the beach to mark the milestone, she said.
- Hardacker recently celebrated her 100th ocean swim of 2026 at Kin Beach, surpassing her previous personal record of 94 swims.
- Growing up in Prince George, she eventually settled in Chemainus 28 years ago, where the ocean became her favourite place to spend time.
- Curious seals have become a regular part of her routine since her first swim, with the wildlife drawing her to the water.
- Family members from Vancouver Island gathered at Kin Beach to celebrate the milestone, earning her the nickname "The Mermaid of Chemainus."
- Now she is up to 107 swims, and her one-year-old great niece calls out "Auntie, Auntie" when she emerges from the ocean.
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