It’s the simple things in life….

Today was my first day back swimming after about 10 days away, and there’s nothing like getting back into the water, especially when conditions are perfect.

there were more new swimmers than I heard of I”m sure, here’s a few shots:

James and Greg swam ages ago and returned today 🙂

Tom belongs to Guy and swam today 🙂

Emma is new today but I let Dave join the pic, best to keep in the good books with the colleagues from work 🙂

Mack and Andrea met Robyn and Lisa on Sunday swimming and came to the group today-

Only saw a few fish today and a pic or two from recent swims:

this young boy did his first swim from Shelly to Manly today-good for him!

Then I found the bread man James so got him into a photo with the girls-( yummiest pastries/goodies from him, check out Staple Bread and Necessities on Facebook )

by the way: congrats to Karen and Roz ( not pictured today ), on doing their first triple swim of the bay this week!

The group waiting for the last arrivals today:

amongst this group were some sparkly hands trying to get into a photo, got them after 🙂

Back at the beach having coffee, Kerry dropped she’s going skiing for two weeks tomorrow-tres jealous

Jenny left today for her ski trip. Stevan’s away for ages skiing, and Jan’s dog commiserated with me hearing all about it:

Penny and Bill have been swimming in Japan, both indoors and outdoors, recent pic:

Mandatory information:

temp: 22. something degrees

newbies: more than 6 🙂

swimmers: between 100-200? not sure!

Join Pacific Jules coach Sarah Anne for an hour in the ocean and learn to swim with less fight and more speed! Our series of workshops will teach you key essential skills ensuring your stroke is efficient, powerful, fluid, and fast!

1. Efficiency and Alignment – Saturday 21 January 9-10am
The basics of all good swim technique starts with how you are aligned in the water. Is your body causing unnecessary drag? Are you wasting energy with poor balance? This hour will focus on putting you in the most efficient position you can be, and start you feeling the necessity of being ‘unbalanced but stable’ in the water.

2. Propulsion and Power – Saturday 11 March 9-10am
There are some key areas for power in your stroke, but they may not be where you think! Many swimmers use their arms and legs incorrectly when swimming, chewing up energy and causing unnecessary splash and resistance. Swimming should be a whole body experience, timing is everything, and you need to ensure you are working with the water and not against it. The H2O will always win!

3. Breath Easy- Saturday 6 May 9-10am
One of the most common issues we here from swimmers is around breathing. But, there are some key elements to your body alignment, position, and breath management that need to be in place before you even think about turning your head towards the air. Join us for an hour in the water where we focus purely on the essentials skills for breathing with more ease, and flow.

4. Open Water Specifics – Saturday 8 July 9-10am
This is a high energy session for the end of our series! Adapting your stroke for open water is essential if you want to swim in the ocean, or compete in swimming events. Learn some key changes that need to be in place, how to sight, how to enter and exit the water, buoy turns, and how to conserve energy in the swim by utilising those around you!

What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!

Cost = $25 per workshop or book in for all 4 workshops in the series for $79
Limited to just 10 people so please book in early to avoid disappointment.

Please email Sarah Anne directly to book on info@pacificjules.com.au or call 0420 923 067 for more info.

Last note: Clare Martin, who has swum with the group for ages, lost her husband this week to cancer. She’s also had a broken shoulder so hasn’t been swimming for a while. Thoughts go out to Clare and her family, the group will welcome you back with open arms and support you whenever you’re ready and able for a paddle or proper swim.