The swell was up and we faced challenging conditions today. The group split into a few options: some braved the waves at the beach, others navigated the rocks at half way, and some entered from Shelley to swim out and back. The warm water made up for the chop! Today was a special day for Elizabeth who clocked an amazing 1000km with B&B!
Alan said, “Elizabeth is my motivation”. Elizabeth’s response was “Alan is my nemesis”. Refer to the table above and you’ll see why!
Some B&Bers brave the waves:
Checking out the conditions:
It’s all in the timing at half way:
Chop chop made it hard to maintain rhythm!
Everyone congregated out of the water today:
These guys were among the few who braved the surf at The Point this morning:
Rocking a new wetsuit!
Congratulations to these two on their engagement! (Yes Shaun had to get in there…)
Look who I bumped into! The woman of the hour, Elizabeth, on her way to 1000kms:
Getting out at half way:
Enjoy the weekend dodging the raindrops!
Anna Bananna 🙂
Stats
20.1 degrees
70-ish swimmers
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Tuesday 12th May at 6.30 pm
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20 comments
Elizabeth
02/05/2015 at 11:33 am
Thanks Anna. I am so excited. See what very diligent swim ticking can get. I am looking forward to Alan’s 1000km tomorrow.
Alan
02/05/2015 at 11:54 am
Just a fantastic effort Elizabeth, coffee and cake to celebrate tomorrow .
John
02/05/2015 at 12:01 pm
Congratulations Elizabeth on reaching 1000km. A great effort especially considering the rough conditions today.
Elizabeth X
02/05/2015 at 12:43 pm
Well done Elizabeth
Absolutely brilliant effort as usual
You continue to inspire
JK
02/05/2015 at 1:02 pm
Nice blog Anna and congratulations Elizabeth
Killer Queen
02/05/2015 at 1:08 pm
Big congrats Elizabeth. I will be happy to make 100…eventually.
Inez
02/05/2015 at 1:11 pm
YAAAY Elizabeth! You rock! I don’t read the blog every day,or look at the website and facebook page, but have we got a 2000km badge? (sorry if there already is one). 007 should have one, plus a couple more not far behind! Let’s GOOOOOOOOO!!!
Gillian
02/05/2015 at 1:52 pm
Fabulous swimming, Elizabeth.
roger
02/05/2015 at 2:11 pm
Lovely pic of halfway entry, wall and cafes, Anna!
LSA aka HKTQ
02/05/2015 at 2:18 pm
Congrats Elizabeth. Hope to have another celebration with you on our return!
Elizabeth
02/05/2015 at 2:19 pm
Agree. It captures the power of the water.
LSA aka HKTQ
02/05/2015 at 2:19 pm
Love your blogs, Anna!
Anne E
02/05/2015 at 3:14 pm
Congratulations on this achievement, Elizabeth! It’s not so much the number of Kms as the persistence you have shown in facing physical challenge. I remember when you were flat out making it from halfway to Shelly. And now you are a regular doubler. A tribute to your stick-to-it-iveness. It’s a pleasure to share the ocean with you!
Bernhard
02/05/2015 at 3:22 pm
congrats Elizabeth, great achievement. Won’t be too much longer til I am back from my injury, you’ll get the big hug then. And keep swimming, you know Alan is on your toes.
DWSS
02/05/2015 at 3:35 pm
Congratulations Elizabeth!
You truly are an inspiration.
Well done.
Nice blog Ms Banana.
Nailed it.
I am so despondent with Lippy these days.
An engagent photo bomb, blog tarting doesn’t get any better and where was he?
The word is that all he is concerned with these days is speed.
What have I done? 🙁
Lips
02/05/2015 at 6:58 pm
Textbook engagement photo bomb. Nicely executed. Kudos DWSS.
Love your work Ms Bananna. Congrats Elizabeth!
Anna Bananna
02/05/2015 at 8:42 pm
Thank you, Roger. I got a couple of great splash shots actually – so many waves to photograph!
Anna Bananna
02/05/2015 at 8:43 pm
Thank you very much Sarah!
Anna Bananna
02/05/2015 at 8:45 pm
I decided not to post the shot with you in the middle of the happy couple – took it too far! haha
Anna Bananna
02/05/2015 at 8:48 pm
A final congrats to Elizabeth – persistence definitely pays off!
Cheers for the comments, swimmers. Until next time, Gadget…