For the past few months I haven’t swum Cabbage Tree Bay as often as I’d like – for reasons of travel and health mainly (came back with a Northern Hemisphere lurgy). Today’s blog is a dry blog, but being at our spiritual home is still a delightful tonic for this blogger.
This morning did not deliver the blue skies and sunshine we may have hoped for but the steely sky has its own charm, invoking more of a spirit of quiet reflection. The rain mostly held off, thankfully leaving bags and their contents dry.
Here are some of the 6:30 group heading off
And a big boofy machine
We had 6 newbies today but I only captured 4 of them (the others escaped)
Chris from the North Coast, who was on the Costa Brava swim tour I was on in early September
Tom
Michelle
Bronte from Hobart (I hope I have matched the names to the photos, apologies if I got them mixed up)
The water is warming up, nudging 20
Some early swimmers coming back
Time for the main act, the 7am start
Buenas dias, Michael
Shaun, what’s that behind you?
We are fortunate to be surrounded by such beauty and fun
I walked to Shelley with every intention of getting there at the same time as the swimmers, but distractions…
I saw one person make an unconventional start at half way
Here’s one of our old friends
New toilet block is coming along
Playing with one of the new IOS 11 features – long exposure
The pelaton at Shelley, coffee and breakfast on their minds (just making that up, who knows really?)
The way back
Stats – 6 newbies, 300 swimmers, water temp 19.8 degrees
Enjoy the rest of your weekend folks
And now, a word (or several) from our sponsors
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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
14 comments
LSA aka HKTQ
04/11/2017 at 2:28 pm
Love those half-way start and Shelly pics, Anne. Thanks for your super blogs!
Do hope you get well enough soon to join us in the water!
Worth remembering that at any time, always dozens of B&Bs unable to swim because of health issues. I heard from Bob P’s wife that he’s been out of the water most of the year because of eye problems. We’re so fortunate each day we can swim….
Anne Henshaw
04/11/2017 at 2:32 pm
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Lisa B
04/11/2017 at 2:48 pm
Fabulous blog Anne! I’m sorry I missed the swim but kind of happy with my sleep in. Great photos. I love the long exposure shot – very effective!
Anne Henshaw
04/11/2017 at 2:57 pm
thanks Lisa
Kerry
04/11/2017 at 3:05 pm
Swam over a 2 metre Grey Nurse this morning! Diagonally off the pool 🦈
DWSS
04/11/2017 at 3:25 pm
Great Blog Anne!
Thank you for your effort.
Edwina Harrison
04/11/2017 at 3:55 pm
Can you teach me about the new feature on phone.? And did you recruit someone from your European swim holiday? Well done! Lovely blog despite poor weather 👍🐳
Anne Henshaw
04/11/2017 at 3:57 pm
Hi Edwina, Ill show you that photo trick I learned. No, Chris just showed up. Hes in Sydney for a conference.
Shelley K
04/11/2017 at 4:25 pm
Interesting photos Anne, thanks. Wonderful swim this morning despite the drizzle and the sky was beautiful. Cheryl and Paul getting a head start on the season with 10 km swims today.
Elizabeth
04/11/2017 at 4:42 pm
I don’t know what that feature is but it looks great. I think the pink caps look even more lovely against skies like today. Just beautiful
Veena
04/11/2017 at 5:02 pm
Great fun pics Anne-especially that very interesting entry technique! Don’t think I’ll be trying that one in a hurry😆
AnnieG
05/11/2017 at 10:36 am
Great blog Anne, and my first time in here thanks to Rainer telling me how to do it! Doh!
Lainey Loo
05/11/2017 at 1:47 pm
Lovely to have you commenting on a blog Annie and it’s great for bloggers to get feedback. Talking of which really beautiful photography and commentary Anne. Good to have you back!
Lips
05/11/2017 at 1:47 pm
Well done Annie! So proud of you!
Raner aka Lips