54 ‘ticked’ Bold & Beautiful swimmers.
Of course another beautiful swim in paradise this morning, the water is getting so much clearer with lots of plankton around ready for Mr Baby Whale’s swim with us soon… Michel Le Vieux saw lots of tiny baby fish, whoops he thinks he might have swallowed one ;-(
John Bond and Michael Christie were commenting at coffee that they missed their second lap this morning, so by popular request
they will offer to do a second lap after the 7am swim any morning that someone else would like to do it… 😉
A nice photo of Anna Alvsdotter giving Iain McGregor a bit of pre swim lovin’, Ricky Facer had a close eye on them for us 😉
Iain was also being photographed by the Manly Daily post swim this morning, for a story of him about to embark on the English Channel Swim. Please don’t forget to come and enjoy our Iain send off swim (with zinc) this Saturday.
We will also have a special blog for Iain’s channel crossing so you can all keep up to date with his progress over the next couple of weeks. Iain’s window of opportunity runs from 21st August…
Sarah Williams got a Jimble sting on her neck, of course Sarah received a suitable amount of sympathy and lots of people fighting over trying to capture the best photo… Sarah said she’s never had sooo many men wanting to photograph her, I think she even thought it was worth the sting 😉
Check out 2 great photos of Mahdi Deaton modeling our new ‘curve design’ aka ‘Mahdi design’ B&B cossie. Mahdi said it’s very comfy and lovely to swim in 🙂
I have all cossies in stock, both men’s and women’s in black and pink so please let me know if you would like one.
There are well over 80 swimmers who have qualified for their winter badge now and there is still 20 days to go… Derek Martin was very proud to report he is now up to 10 swims so he is well on track 😉
Another great on tour photo from James Goins taken at North Cascades in Washington State.
A few great photos of Iain McGregor and Bruce Baird below, courtesy of Stephen Coulter.
Water Temperature 16.9 degrees.
Air Temperature 7 degrees.
Sunrise 6.39am.
Sunset 5.22pm.
High Tide: 6.30am.
Low Tide: 12.04pm.
9 comments
Anna Alvsdotter
August 11, 2011 at 10:03 am
Love that cossie Mahdi, great design. I think I’m ready for a black one now, to compliment my pink cossie.
Good luck swimming the Channel Iain. Don’t forget to bring your waterproof passport (mais oui).
Iain
August 11, 2011 at 10:11 am
Thanks Anna,
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Slow Ian
August 11, 2011 at 10:37 am
Yes, good luck Iain. I will remind you however of the old limerick, which you would do well to take heed of:
A young Channel swimmer called Iain,
Started out with the temperature at 14,
While swimming to France,
He nearly froze by chance,
And wished he had a wetsuit to pee in.
Iain
August 11, 2011 at 11:02 am
Gold!!!
Linda
August 11, 2011 at 11:16 am
Awesome photos…go Iain
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/photos/gallery/fairlights-iain-mcgregor-is-swimming-the-english-channel-this-month-pictured-at-manly-beach/
Iain
August 11, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Thanks Linda,
I’m a bit disappointed they didn’t Photoshop a 6 pack on me.
Little Tiger
August 11, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Love the swimmers Mahdi, you look fantastic.
Collie Dog
August 11, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Hi Iain
They photographed the six pack but it was still the carton
PS Which one of us three is winning this winters self insulation program you, me or the baby whale.
I have just realise that with Pink Zinc I can brew up the worlds first batch of pink channel cream,very stylish, very cool and a very safe colour for the channel. Also what colour swimmers are you wearing on your crossing.
Iain
August 12, 2011 at 9:15 am
Pink Swimmers Mate!