68 ‘ticked’ Bold & Beautiful swimmers.
A lovely swim this morning in surprisingly calm clear water after all the wind.
Great photos of today’s swim courtesy of James Goins, thank you James.
Roberto Suares saw a beautiful shark out wide whilst the swimmers in close to the walkway enjoyed watching a cuttlefish cruising around above the weedy rocks along with two super sized snails slowly trawling along the sea floor which you
can see perfectly from James’s fabulous photo.
Tony Box saw a blue ring octopus whilst he was diving at Shelly Beach yesterday afternoon.
The ABC reported on the radio this morning that today is the coldest day of the year so far, 5.5 degrees. Good job we were in the water, much warmer in there 🙂
Thanks Michel for doing the attendance, a great blog and leading the swim for us for the
last two mornings 🙂
B&B are going to Manly cinema to watch Oceans at 5pm tomorrow, hope to see many of you there. It has been suggested that you get your tickets in advance as they may sell out.
Water Temperature 17.7 degrees.
Air Temperature 8 degrees.
Sunrise 7.00am.
Sunset 5.00pm.
Low Tide: 7.29am.
High Tide: 1.57pm.
27 comments
Jane
July 8, 2011 at 10:08 am
Who was the poor gentleman I was dumped on coming back in today? Thankyou for a nice soft landing!
neil
July 8, 2011 at 10:34 am
That would be me Jane. im glad my shape came in handy.
Nick
July 8, 2011 at 10:37 am
Jane, was a pleasure “dressing” you this morn!!
Jane
July 8, 2011 at 10:54 am
Thankyou Neil – we should do it again some time! And oh yes – thankyou Nick and all my other dressers – I couldn’t have managed without you.
Iain
July 8, 2011 at 11:14 am
-2 last night in Canberra and is 0.5 right now. I guess my attempt on Lake Burly Griffith might need to be postponed
Michael [EX CI]
July 8, 2011 at 11:25 am
WHAT!! No way, have a go. The water won’t be -2c.
Michael [EX CI]
July 8, 2011 at 11:28 am
James that’s a great shot of the snail. It looks like a Triton?? Anyone know??
BTW, looks like a double crossing tomorrow after the 7am swim. Anyone up for it??
Iain
July 8, 2011 at 11:34 am
I value my manhood and am worried about the implications of water that cold.
Stephen Coulter
July 8, 2011 at 11:45 am
I’m in.
Nick
July 8, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Never bothered you in the past!
Nick
July 8, 2011 at 12:37 pm
im in
Linda
July 8, 2011 at 2:05 pm
maybe i’m in…but no actual commitment here though as I am going for beers later!!!
…but for those winter weekdays when we do turn up to swim one way can we have some B&B ugg boots waiting at Shelly for when i run back with Tim, jeez the cold is painful on the feet 🙂
Stephen
July 8, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Where are the beers?!
Nick
July 8, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Steven …sorry … at the 4-pines at 8pm or so..
Nick
July 8, 2011 at 2:43 pm
im yogaing b4 hand if ya keen ..
Stephen Coulter
July 8, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Did lunchtime yoga with Duncan. I’m 50;50 for 4P@8
jacqui le vieux
July 8, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Love the contrast of the pink round heads and the spikey trees in the background, great pics. Mr. Snail is awesome too!
Derek Minihane
July 8, 2011 at 5:11 pm
No 6:20 on Sat? Should be ok for double.
John
July 8, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Yes I’m in
Pacific Jules
July 8, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Soft !! 😉
Pacific Jules
July 8, 2011 at 7:12 pm
Oh why of course Linda, why on earth didn’t I think of that 😉 Timberlie could always SWIM back, I know that would be a novelty, but a much better idea 🙂
Gaetan
July 8, 2011 at 7:21 pm
this escargot looks delicious 🙂
Iain
July 8, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Garlic Butter Sauce????
Pacific Jules
July 8, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Cathie Coleman gave me very explicit instructions to keep you well away from Mr Snail Gaetan 🙂
Ben
July 8, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Iain, the lake will be steaming warm, (and cloudy!). Get stuck in!
Ben
July 8, 2011 at 8:40 pm
keen for two (daylight) laps!
Gaetan
July 8, 2011 at 10:05 pm
miam miam! 🙂