Nicholas Patterson took overall honours in the annual Trunk Island Swim in Harrington Sound yesterday, defending the title he earned a year ago.Patterson touched down at the dock near Flatts in 17 minutes, 44 seconds, more than half a minute faster than the time he recorded in 2010.Yesterday he was 10 seconds ahead of veteran Kevin Insley (17.54).Youngster Nick Strong was a further 15 seconds back in 18.09 to take third.First female was Jesse Washington, 10th overall in 19.44, just one place ahead of Sophie Froud (19.48).Ninety nine swimmers completed the event.