75 ticked swimmers.
What a spectacular surprise as we arrived at Shelly! A baby humpback whale was frolicking around having a great time. Luckily I had my camera with me to capture that moment! BREATHTAKING! Sadly the mother was not around and we’re hoping to identify her later on during the day.
We wish all the B&B swimmers good luck during the Magnetic Island swim today, it starts at 9:00am and they should be done by 12:00. More info here.
Lovely sunrise and swim again today, the only thing that could be improved is water clarity, but it’s coming tomorrow!
Izzy I’ve received complaints from a few residents who live on Bower St just on top of the point. Apparently a very loud noise that sounds like “Let’s go” woke them up this morning around 7:05. Can we please ask you to keep it down a bit :-))
About 10 people went on for a second lap to Shelly, and John let us know if any of you went for a 3rd lap. Well done guys!
Water Temperature 17°C degrees.
Air Temperature 9°C degrees.
Sunrise 6.48am.
Sunset 5.14pm.
High Tide: 8.27am.
Low Tide: 2:10pm.
6 comments
Anna Alvsdotter
July 31, 2011 at 10:35 am
Good luck at Magnetic Island today!!
Btw, who is the skinny chick in the middle of yesterday’s Magnetic Island photo?
Today’s Manly swim was gorgeous as usual. Those of us who did double laps discovered to our delight and surprise that the showers offered never ending hot water at this time of the day. It’s a mystery as to why this isn’t the case only half an hour earlier with the same amount of people in the showers. Coincidence? Who knows.
Jimmy
July 31, 2011 at 1:14 pm
OMG a baby whale! You guys are spoiled every day!
Pacific Jules
July 31, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Sounds like a whale hoax to me guys, it’s minus ticks for that you know 😉
I’m very happy to say that all Magnetic – Townsville B&Bers are present and accounted for :-). Presentations about to start so I will blog full update later 🙂
Nicola and I got interviewed on the townsville news online so if you’re desperate you can go to their website later and check it out 🙂
Well done on all your double laps guys !
Gaetan
July 31, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Dolphins playing 100m away from wharf!
John
July 31, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Good turnout today and well done to those who did the double lap swim and took advantage of the good conditions – but we were unlucky not to sight the ‘humpback’ on our trip.
Cae
July 31, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Anyone up for an early swim tomorrow? SMS me on 0400488381. Cae