Spirals appear everywhere in the universe from the double helix of DNA to distant galaxies. Physicists think it’s because the spiral is one of nature’s most energy efficient strategies. This feature of nature is also the reason our swims are so damn cold right now. Prevailing north east winds are causing cold water to spiral up onto our east coast beaches.
(Click photos to enlarge)
With love,
Andrew Maher.
Gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic Collaroy – mention you swim with B&B
Stats:
Swimmers 137
Newbees 4
Water 17.6 degrees C.
Summer Swims
The first 6km summer swim will be on Saturday 2nd Dec at 7am. Then most Saturdays Dec to Feb.
Proposed 10km swim on Sat 16th Dec at 7am.
Note: Swimmers for 10km are required to bring their own food drink requirements to be left at Manly.
ALL swims are dependent on suitable ocean/weather conditions.
B & B Fundraising Christmas Party
Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 12th December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme this year is “Retro Christmas”. So come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. Lots of fun and dancing are guaranteed, with music again this year by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book HERE now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, numbers are limited.
Help country kids learn how to surf!
Each Wednesday in November and Thursdays in December we are looking for volunteers to help Royal Far West’s country kids learn how to surf. These children are from all over the state, for many of them it is their first time to Sydney and for most of them it will be the first time they have surfed! The age range is 9 years to 17 years. . The times are 4pm – 6pm once a week. If you can volunteer some afternoons in that time (it doesn’t have to be every week) please contact Anna Bowden on 89668597 or email annab@royalfarwest.org.au. A working with children check is required
6 comments
Edwina
November 20, 2017 at 12:40 pm
It looked lovely today , colder again! 😳
AnnieG
November 20, 2017 at 5:08 pm
But wasn’t it great? I think I like it cold and bracing!
Elizabeth
November 20, 2017 at 8:28 pm
Good to hear explanation of spiralling cold water. Lovely photos as always
Inge
November 20, 2017 at 9:03 pm
Andrew, I always love your snippets on life, the universe and everything. Since the spiral is one of nature’s energy efficient strategies I am going to investigate how I can incorporate it into my stroke!
Andrew aka MagicHands
November 21, 2017 at 12:59 pm
Thanks of the feedback. Glad you all enjoyed.
A.
Andrew aka MagicHands
November 21, 2017 at 1:12 pm
You’re probably already doing it Inge. I think some coaches talk about spiraling forward from the hips.
Oh, and ‘vortex’ or ‘vortices’ is probably a better search term than ‘spiral’ when googling into fluid dynamics and swimming.
A.