In 2011 a crack commando unit of hardened swimmers set out to swim every day of the year including all through winter. Some of these swimmers were so hard they swam without wetsuits, a few were sectioned and deemed to be insane……These people promptly escaped from maximum security hospital to the murky world of the pacific ocean .
Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as swimmers of fortune. If you have a problem staying in bed in the morning, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can join… The B&B Team.
Today’s turnout: 56 swam
17.3 but felt more like 7.3 when we got in.
Stephen C & Dave did double crossing at 6:20.Tomorrow is the last day of Winter, double swim at 6:20 if your tough enough.
Lesley swam with the thermometer stashed somewhere on her person (don’t ask where!) to check the temp along the swim, it turns out the middle of the swim is the warmest and Shelly is the same temp as manly beach.
Beautiful swimming conditions this morning, flat water and great visibility. There were some tasty sized wobbegongs at the point this morning, at the point I saw something large move in my corner vision and thought to myself ‘shall i look or just keep swimming and pretend its not moving’. A couple of swimmers braved the water at 6.20 this morning for a double swim.
We had a Rogue ‘lets go’ this morning while we were still waiting for 2 swimmers to catch up at the point, Sandy informed me it was a cheeky shout from Attracta!!
Last day of winter tomorrow for all those that only have one more swim to get there badge – tomorrow is the day for that swim!!
Fact of the day: The Shark is the only animal that (apparently) never gets sick. They are immune to every known disease including cancer.
Stephen C Pics:
Dave at 6:20
Neil & Co
Ramp Walkers leaving the Pink Pavilion
Clare at point
Pink bobbin
Dardanelles update:
Everyone tucked up in their rooms ready for the big day tomorrow after a long but fun bus trip and a lovely afternoon at Galipolli.
The currents in the Dardanelles are very strong, 7km an hour kept being reported at the briefing! Uhmm, that’s really helped calm
everyone’s nerves… The wind should be kind to us though we hope and the water is 22 degrees.
Europe to Asia here we come.
Thank you from everyone here for all good luck comments that we have been receiving via lots of channels and a big group hug thank you to
Stephen Coulter for the lovely cards, everyone is very touched – thank you x
The swim is not until 1pm our time, 8pm your time. It will be a very proud day tomorrow when all of swimmers cross the finish line. Go you
good things 🙂
Pic update: A few nervous faces at Brekkie
We have to leave at 8.45am and be in town in pink cossies from 9am until swim at 1pm…
Water Temperature: 17.3
Air Temperature: cold
Sunrise 6.17am
Sunset 5.35pm
17 comments
Nick
30/08/2011 at 10:40 am
i do not think Michel’s thermometer will be the same. It is stuck on 37c with lots of m’s after it ..
37 mmmmmmmmmmm!
lesley
30/08/2011 at 10:42 am
It was 17.5 at beginning, 17.7 in middle 17.2 coming into shelly…. Those point whatever of degrees are noticeable… So imagine it dropping a whole 2 degrees.! 🙂
Anita
30/08/2011 at 10:43 am
HI Julie
Well you have brought this group such a long way I hope you feel proud
Good luck tomorrow I will be thinking of you all
Love Anita
lesley
30/08/2011 at 10:46 am
gulp.. Maybe it wasnt waterproof afterall Nick! 😀
sue
30/08/2011 at 10:47 am
GOOD LUCK to all the cross continent swimmers. Water temp sounds perfect, no problems with hypothermia.Will wait with great anticipation to read the next blog.Expecting to hear that all made it safetly across within the 90 minutes! Will be thinking of you all and willing you across!!!
Little Tiger
30/08/2011 at 12:33 pm
Goodluck Dardanellians !!!!
Sherieli
30/08/2011 at 1:19 pm
I’m with Little Tiger….”Good Luck Dardanellians!!!”
Can’t wait to hear all about the trip when you all get back safely.
I wish I was there 🙂 xxx
Linda
30/08/2011 at 2:29 pm
That was the biggest wobbegong shark I have ever seen this morning, it stopped me mid stroke and demanded my attention, such a beautiful creature. Great to have the clear visibility back again, i think????
Good luck Dardanillian swimmers xxx
Stephen Coulter
30/08/2011 at 3:00 pm
I think it was my nipples the blog referred to – Elaine made a point of them!
Good luck with the Hellespont Dardenellers, sounds like the 7kmh favourable current will be helpful and maybe not require the hidden flippers on the flappers Izzi?!
(In the 1920s, a new woman was born. She smoked, drank, danced, and voted. She cut her hair, wore make-up, and went to petting parties. She was giddy and took risks. She was a flapper.
She was feminine but also broke through several gender barriers for her attire allowed her to participate in sports, including golf, roller skating, ocean swimming and bicycling.)
Pacific Jules
30/08/2011 at 3:05 pm
Indeed the current is in our favour in principle apart from the first 700m when we have to go against it and the rest we have to cross…
Stephen Coulter
30/08/2011 at 3:30 pm
How are the flappers?
Pacific Jules
30/08/2011 at 3:32 pm
Remarkably good; suns out, wind calm, currents running, faces smiling and everyone very excited to go for a swim… 😉
Nick
30/08/2011 at 4:51 pm
Enjoy your Turkish delights tonight!! Enjoy the Dardenelles swim.. Will watch Mignight Express to celebrate!!
Salli Alderson
30/08/2011 at 5:22 pm
Good luck to you all today!! You can do it!! Sam and I are cheering you on from sunny Devon ! The sea here is an amazing 19 degrees, positively balmy compared to Sydney !
Iain
30/08/2011 at 6:08 pm
Good Luck Dardanelles Swimmers!
I know you’ll all do the B&B pink proud!
Keep one arm over the other and make sure you reward yourself when you finish!
Neil
30/08/2011 at 6:39 pm
Am at the steyne by the fire drinking beer soon to have dinner. have a rewarding swim and a good time as it will soon be over. Cherish is the word
Sandy Mc
30/08/2011 at 9:04 pm
It was Naughty Elaine who called out “lets go” this am not Attracta…. Linda all those Irish lot sound the same.
As I write the pink caps are an hour into their Europe to Asia crossing. PBs for all of them. Go you good things! Can’t wait to swim tomorrow and catch the details as we walk down that Manly ramp. It will be all over by then Izzy.
Last day of winter tomorrow yeah!
Iain I take it you passed on the Dardanelles swim and are sitting in French bars telling folk what you did last week!!!
Xxx