50 Bold & Beautiful swimmers.
A few small waves, lots of sediment throughout impeding the viz somewhat but a lovely a calm, sunny swim across the bay.
So nice in fact that Gaetan, John and Michael continued on for a double lap.
It’s nice to have Chris back with us, seems that 2 weeks in Byron did something for him…
Our summer badge ceremony is this coming Sunday, 11th March straight after the swim at Manly Wine. Manly Wine are putting on a special breakfast for us, $10 for a muesli cup or egg and bacon roll with a cup of long black or flat white coffee (or tea) only to ensure everyone gets served efficiently. There is also a surprise coming…. !!!! So please come along to be awarded (and pay for) your badge(s), if you didn’t get your badge this time please still come along to celebrate your friends who did and to get inspired for next year 🙂
Water Temperature 20.2
Air Temperature 19.0
Sunrise 6.47am
Sunset 7.27pm
High Tide: 6.43am
Low Tide: 1.23pm
9 comments
nick TB
05/03/2012 at 10:47 am
Dear all,
If you would like to sponsor me for the worlds greatest shave, please use this link below ..
http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/TB
If I hit $1500 , it ALL comes off ..gulp..ouch..
Thanks for those who have already sponsored me ..
Lesley
05/03/2012 at 2:29 pm
Ok suggestions for those swimming this winter WITHOUT a wetsuit! 😀
Swim Socks!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/blueseventy-swim-socks/
Gloves!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/blueseventy-swim-gloves/?&source=MaxiFeed&id=5360051699
Read the Reviews – most of the people who bought them were ocean swimmers who swim in 10 degrees and LESS and said they were great and really worked…
chris kiely
05/03/2012 at 3:17 pm
Saving a Whale, They must understand !
http://www.flixxy.com/humpback-whale-gives-show-after-being-saved.htm
Pacific Jules
05/03/2012 at 3:45 pm
Wow, what a wonderful story !! Thank goodness those people came along when they did 🙂
Bloody fishing nets… !!!
Michael [EX CI]
05/03/2012 at 4:19 pm
What a beautiful day and what a beautiful swim!! Roll on Autumn.
Its looking good for late in the week I think. A few of us considering an unofficial 6k on Saturday if anyone is interested.
Same deal as usual, ie wait for each other at the check points and so on.
Little Sarah Abbott
05/03/2012 at 5:09 pm
Hi Lesley,
They sound like great additions WITH a wetsuit, thx! 😀
Talking of which, I’d like to hear the details of any wetsuits that any of the ladies really love for swimming – must be super toasty for mid-winter, not too difficult to get on early in the mornings and good value, of course!
iain
05/03/2012 at 6:49 pm
Back in the ocean after quite some time…..
Water Temp 31C
Outside air Temp 36C
I wonder what Michael’s thermometer would say over here?
Gaetan
05/03/2012 at 8:50 pm
Great video of the whale!! Who’s up for a Curl-Curl swim thursday? It’s gonna be MASSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
http://magicseaweed.com/North-South-Steyne-Surf-Report/2937/weekSummary/us/
Sam
05/03/2012 at 9:10 pm
I’m in for 6km on Saturday provided the swell isn’t really 20ft as shown in that chart !!! The whale video is amazing Chris