FREEDOM DAY IS HERE

Alot has changed in 106 days in lockdown…

• Hair has gotten longer…and fallen out
• Gyms have gathered dust…whilst the ocean highways have roared to record numbers
• Restaurants have forgotten how to best present and smash avo…but learnt how to sell takeaway cocktails
• Lobbies have been littered with Online deliveries as retail shops lay dormant
• …and new swimming gems have been discovered

But what’s NOT changed you ask? The love this group has for each other!

This morning was pure elation as LGAs were brought back together and people could reunite after many long days away from one another

Hugs, kisses and handshakes were seen in abundance – some massive uBuntu all round

Although the outside weather didn’t exactly usher in Freedom Day as expected I can report the conditions were phenomenal! With many a swimmer raving about the Viz in particular

Condition report:

• Viz: 9/10
• Sea is flat and calm
• Light drizzle
• Balmy 17.4
• Sightings: Greynurse and a turtle
• Doggos: 3

Long last friends

Look who’s back

Some usual suspects (Balmoral exiles)

Elizabeth was ecstatic to be back

Albie and dad

Hardus, Johan and Mark

Greg back

Emily, Alfred and Thomas

Perks of Ian being back

Winter Badge Collection 2021

The Winter badges are finally on their way! Congratulations to all those who completed their Covid-19 winter swimming challenge. As more than 500 swimmers qualified, the badge distribution this year will initially be via snail mail to maintain a Covid-safe environment for our volunteers. Unfortunately, only virtual handshakes and hugs from Ian, John, Anne and Pauline and contact-less distribution.
There are two ways you can obtain your badge(s)

• Method 1. Inside a self-addressed, stamped envelope place cash for your badge/s – $10 per badge for the Winter Badge (if you completed 20 swims over winter) and an extra $10 for the WWW Badge if you did those swims without a wetsuit. Family members/friends sharing an envelope must clearly name each swimmer and badge achieved. Please check postage rates and size of envelope required for multiple badges. Post this envelope in another envelope to Ian Forster, 6 Bligh St, Northbridge. 2063.  
• Method 2. Wait until Covid restrictions on gathering are relaxed. We will then arrange a time for you to collect your badges from us in person. No promises when this will be but it may be when the vaccination rate reaches 80%.

Badges will be posted as soon as they arrive. If you have any other badges that you are missing and wish to purchase, please include cash for those as well.

Welcome back to a bit of normality and Happy Freedom day everybody!

Have a great week all!

MDP