What a turn out today. The sunny skies and warmer temperatures have bought many swimmers out of their warm beds and i’m sure it was a morning that they won’t forget any time soon. Blue skies, warm water (well in some areas) and clear smooth seas made it a days to take a leisurely swim across to shelly.
Here is Shaun at it again.
Attracta & Cynthia all ready for their early morning dip in ocean.
Paige & Andrew keeping each other warm.
Pauline making sure her wetsuit is on nice and tight. Why are they so difficult..
The girls all ready to take on the seas. Black is definitely in at this time of year with even the die hards opting for the wetsuit.
There were plenty of swimmers this morning keen for a winter swim.
Brrrrr as the wave smashing into the faces. If only you could hear the sounds of the swimmers as the water shocks them.
Ian & Leisa taking is slow.
John Bond in good form.
Some of the ladies didn’t want to put their faces in the water. Putting off the inevitable.
Someone is still looking cold even under the water.. (i think this is the person that left their flippers, goggles & cap behind) If it is you Ian Foster has them for you.
The whole clan over at shelly. What a beautiful sight.
It can be very tiring swimming all the way over from Manly. Just taking in a small breather.
For some too much and they have made a run for it. he he
I will finish off with a few underwater shots. I have my “L’s” on at this stage so I am always crossing my fingers that I have some decent shots in there. Anyhow here we go.
As mentioned earlier I found some flippers, goggles and cap left at swimming this morning. If it is yours please contact Ian Foster.
Stats:
Swimmers: 219
Newbies: 3
Water: 16.6
Sunrise: 6:40am
Sunset: 5:22pm
Have a fabweekend everyone!
James Pittar
James Pittar is a blind marathon swimmer and he is swimming 12km from Long Reef to North Steyne via Shelly Beach. He would love for 100 swimmers to join him for the last 2km (From Shelly Beach to North Steyne Beach) and raise funds and awareness for The Fred Hollows Foundation. His condition caused him to go blind when he was in his 20’s but he knows how many people are out there in the world that are needlessly blind.
Further details can be found in the link below:
http://www.hollows.org.au/news-media/james-pittar-swim-sight
Manly Relay For Life 2013! This
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September, 2013
Keirle Park, 277 Pittwater Road, Manly
2pm- 8.30am
BnB Swimmer Jenny Menzies
has registered Bold and Beautiful as a team to make it easy for anyone who wants to join her.
Also the good news is her team is only to be there from 2pm – 5pm to wave our flag.
Anyone who has a query, please contact Jenny Menzies 0413 886 557 orjennym@nswcc.org.au
and here is the link to our team –
http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2013/manly_2013/Bold-and-Beautiful-Swim-Group/
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Staying safe
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly!
While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits.
Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf.
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20 comments
Rusrt
10/08/2013 at 11:46 am
Great blog. Love the underwater photos. Such an amazing swim this am!
Happy days!
Vanessa Maund
10/08/2013 at 11:54 am
Great blog Renae, and you can take your L’s off, fab photos.
Little Tiger
10/08/2013 at 12:27 pm
A beautiful swim this morning. Clarity of the water was superb.
Goodluck to all participating in the City to Surf.
Fab blog photos.
Elaine de Jager
10/08/2013 at 1:30 pm
Great blog Renae with beautiful photos! You did well diving down for the fish photos with a wettie on, it’s hard. Thanks for taking on 2 blog days whilst Mary is away. Have a lovely time Mary and Eric if you are reading. Dr Ray is swimming tomorrow if anyone wants to talk to him about his work in Nepal.
Btw, a plug for our blogger. Renae and hubby Gary have a mortgage broking business if anyone is after a mortgage broker.
John
10/08/2013 at 1:33 pm
Conditions don’t get much better for winter swimming with clear skies,bright sunshine and calm clean water.
Great photos Renae especially the underwater shots eg the fish, sunrays streaming down from the surface, air bubbles.
Good luck to those participating in the City to Surf,looks like good weather for it.
mauricio
10/08/2013 at 1:53 pm
I agree with John, it doesnt get much better than this!
Great blog and photos Renae, beautiful underwater ones.
For the first time in almost two months I put together another video
for those interested:
http://youtu.be/dMV3Vs-aq80
Hope you enjoy, have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Lindsay
10/08/2013 at 2:35 pm
Great underwater shots – no Ls required!
Lindsay
10/08/2013 at 2:42 pm
Just watched Mauricio’s film – fantastic!
We should just call you The Shark Whisperer I think…..
John.s
10/08/2013 at 2:56 pm
Renae, great underwater shots, love the bubbles!
Down at halfway right now soaking the sun and swimming in the amazing clear water🌸thanks Renae
And goodluck to all in the city to surf!
LSA aka HKTQ
10/08/2013 at 5:08 pm
Looks great fun and love the underwater shots in the sun,, Renae!
Blood pumping here in Hong Kong due to the heat wave and announcements over the loudspeakers at Big Wave Bay about the dangers of staying in the water too long because of heat exposure. Even the ‘cold’ water showers were warm!
Andrew P
10/08/2013 at 6:32 pm
Awesome blog as usual! I swam today without wetsuit but I’m not on the attendance page. Can this be fixed hopefully? I was there I promise, there’s a photo of me on the blog as proof! I wouldn’t normally care but I’m only 2 swims off my badge!
DWSS
10/08/2013 at 7:14 pm
RENAE!! Great photos!!!
Renae Fowler
10/08/2013 at 8:08 pm
Thanks Vanessa. See you soon.
Renae Fowler
10/08/2013 at 8:09 pm
Thanks Elaine.
Renae Fowler
10/08/2013 at 8:09 pm
great video. I might need to see how close I can get to the port Jackson’s.
Renae Fowler
10/08/2013 at 8:10 pm
Thanks Sarah. Sounds nasty over there. Think I am happier to stick with the cold.
Renae Fowler
10/08/2013 at 8:13 pm
Andrew, you will need to speak with Ian Foster about marking your name off. When you see him next just let him know and he can change the attendance records. I know what you mean though. I did my 20 swims asap so I could put that wetsuit on.
LSA aka HKTQ
10/08/2013 at 8:23 pm
Actually, our swim was divine…..no shivers, no wet-suit, but not many calories burnt either and lots of delicious food….. so will need to come back to the cold water to diet!
Renae
10/08/2013 at 8:28 pm
Sounds lovely in the water Sarah. How long are we without you for?
mauricio
11/08/2013 at 8:37 am
They can be quite friendly as well:
http://youtu.be/ZGpOcY5vLxc