Flat Friday January 10: Day of the Newbie

Today’s water conditions were fabulously flat… perfect for a newbie and my goodness there were newbies (and regulars) galore – today’s blog is dedicated to them and congratulating them for joining one of the greatest swims ever. Hope you all get hooked.

Of course that is not detracting from the regulars – 161 attended the 6:30 session which meant that by the time the 7amers were getting in, the returning fleet was the only cause for commotion in the otherwise velvet like water.

Smooth sailing swimmers at the 6:30 start:

Let’s hear it for the Newbies:

This newbie joins us visiting from the UK as she unites with her swimming pal:

Moving to the regulars and some of this crew travel from Wahroonga to get here:

To say swimming conditions were optimal today would be an understatement. Here’s some colourful crews as the 7am start:

Midswim marvel smiles:

Halfway point. Pals appreciating the view at Shelley:

Family fun:

And lastly a special birthday shout out to Luke today!

Stats:

Swimmers: 110 (currently on website, more like 400+)

Newbies: 28

Water temp: 21.6