Checking the weather app on the way to the swim stated there was a 60% chance of rain. Thankfully the rain held off for the 350 swimmers.
Lots of comments were made about the decrease in water temperature though! Concerns from the crowd regarding the cool 20.6, compared to recent temperatures this could be a challenge!
Looks like Storchy’s boot camp set-up. Although boot camp only runs during the week.
The photography students were out in full force, but they didnt get the smiley faces like below….
So lets see if I can get any of those arty swim shots.
First up the ‘Walk calmly down to the water’
“Stormy skies from sand level”
“The lone swimmer…
…finds her friends”
“The parade”
“Ramp action”
The water was lovely and calm, great conditions for our 20 newbies who joined us today. Welcome.
I’m loving the great swimsuits available these days. These ladies wear them so well too!
Happy birthday to Tom today, enjoying a splash or two.
I managed to spot the giant cuttlefish today who was superbly camouflaged as seaweed at first.
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New B&B Budgy Smugglers…
The new B&B Budgy Smugglers are now available on line from the Budgy Smuggler website. Remember, part of the profit from the sale of our swimwear range goes to the Royal Far West. Here’s where to go to order them:
Mens: http://budgysmuggler.com.au/mens-swimwear/bold-and-beautiful.html
Womens Bottoms: http://budgysmuggler.com.au/womens-swimwear/bold-and-beautiful-bottoms.html}
Womens Sports Tops: http://budgysmuggler.com.au/womens-swimwear/bold-and-beautiful-sports-top.html
Womens one-piece swimmers will be available in January.
Budgy Smuggler creates 100% Australian made swimwear.
Available for Men, Women and Kids.
Shop at: www.budgysmuggler.com.au
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. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
Stats:
Swimmers:350
Newbies:20
Temp;20.6
Signing off:
Snorkles
4 comments
Edwina
February 19, 2017 at 11:00 am
You’re right! I was a lone swimmer all the way to the bower break and back. 😜. And still haven’t seen the cuttlefish either. Nice day today 😍
Anne E
February 19, 2017 at 12:36 pm
Best of luck to the B&B swimmers heading west for the Rottnest Island swim next weekend!
Bill McCaffeine
February 19, 2017 at 4:07 pm
Great Blog, love the Cuttle
Lainey
February 19, 2017 at 4:40 pm
Lovely to have you swimming and blogging with us Snorkels now you have almost given up swimming for cycling! Well done on spotting a Giant Cuttlefish!