It’s summer time and the surf’s up

Hearing distant thunder early this morning, I made a quiet wager with myself that the 6k and 10k swim would be called off. Betting against yourself is the best bet there is because there are no losers, but more on that later.

Despite the conditions, over 300 bold and beautiful people came to swim together at Manly this morning, including 19 newbies. Water temp was 20.5 – my body perception tells me that the air and water temps were pretty much the same, and that was very pleasant.

Here are Michael, Grant and Jesse, all ready for the 6:30 swim

 

As well as Annie and her brother Tommy

 

 Upper management aka the gods above are discussing Secret Management Business. Good to see you’re keeping the meds up, Ian

Here’s a vaguely arty photo courtesy of IOS11

 

Some happy weekend faces, but little do they know what they’re about to hear (although JB knows and is keeping shtum for the moment)

 

The 6 and 10 are off!!! As in not happening today

It’s the solemn duty of the gods above to inform us and dispense their wisdom.

The waves are this big says JK

Some appear perturbed but for others it doesn’t seem to have sunk in yet

The advice as always is to be aware of and realistic about your ability to handle conditions on the day.

Many opted for the Bold and Beautiful Summer Biathlon – walk to Shelley, swim and then walk back

Some took the Half Way option

 

At Shelley

The obligatory dog photo

The Bower boulders. Just because

I have no idea what this is

I heard many stories of duskies and wobbegongs today, but this is what I saw

 

Pauline and Binh

 

Errol looks to be having a good day

 

This is newbie Astrid who was using the Shelley showers with new swimming friends Amanda Anna (or have I got that wrong? If I have, very sorry) and Anne. The real A team

 

And these on the way back. This blog product has a mind of its own and sometimes decides to rotate photos.

Turbo playing his favourite game – biting the waves

Made it back!

 

Back on dry land many of us can hang about and chat over our morning coffee, it’s such a nice start to the weekend

 

 

Some have to work, thanks for the great job you do, lifeguards and lifesavers

And  now……

Summer Swims
The 6km summer swims will continue on most Saturdays thru to Feb.
Proposed 10km swim on a Saturday to be advised.
Note: Swimmers for 10km are required to bring their own food and drink requirements to be left at Manly.
ALL swims are dependent on suitable ocean/weather conditions.

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