Friday 10 November 2016 Filled with admiration

There are some good things happening.

Hot off the press: Howard James has broken a 37 year record for the latest swim in the English Channel starting midnight 3 November with air temp of 4 degrees and 14 in the water, completing it in 11 hours 38 minutes. His nickname is H2oward.

Also look at “our” Chloe  McCardel who equalled Des Renford for Australian record for number of crossings. They have done 19! I don’t know if she has a nickname

Big build up to the third thrilling event: Lesley completed 2,000kms today. her nickname is Lesbubs. Only the highly regarded have nicknames

the sea set itself at warm today for the auspicious event

 

So there was a bolderdash – clocking 2,000 and keeping on adding more kms

 

and there was celebration on the horizon from some fans who also are working toward the 2000km badge

 

Two early swimmers completed their swim so they could toast the 2,000km

 

and brownies and cake to celebrate

 

 

 

Gayle swam early so that she could mark the event and also get to the dentist.

 

 

 

Angela and Rob – Angela noting swimming is a superior activity over eg running

 

 

the early swimmers are already out of the water for my encounters

 

Wendy has some new fins. I think they are moulded on Ian Thorpe’s feet. I might get me some

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angela and Paul – he has been moved out of retirement to train swim squads – it is hard to just relax when you are so skilled and in demand

 

My good swim mate Alan.

 

Early swimmer encounters. So many

 

 

 

 

 

 

checking the Garmin – aren’t we all – I hope it was good

 

 

Look at these camo goggles

Let’s go at the point.

 

Not a great photo but I included it because I left too late to make the let’s go at Shelly beach but some nice swimmers waited but not Paul Knight.

 

 

 

 

 

Also note it is Remembrance Day today. It marks the cessation of hostilities in 1918.

 

What I am reading

The Emperor of all Maladies  by Siddhartha Mukherjee a non fiction book about cancer and the development of medical knowledge about it. Fascinating and reads like a pacey novel

 

Humphreys Newsagents photo competition leading up to Christmas;
You have to take a photo with the surfer in the store and upload to
www.humphreysturns50.com.au. The prize is a $500 spending spree in store !

 

 

B&B Christmas Party – don’t miss out – BOOK EARLY

The B & B Christmas Party this year will be held on Tuesday 13^th December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2^nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme again this year is simply “Christmas”. So come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. Lots of fun and dancing are guaranteed, with music by a fantastic rock band “Gluteus Maximus”. The cost is $10 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book HERE now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, numbers are limited.

 Staying safe

Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits.  Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.