Today was, without doubt, the best day’s swim we’ve had in weeks. While even yesterday we were still dealing with the washup from storms which seem to have gone on forever, today it was perfect, very little waves, crystal clear waters and plenty of fish out to play.
Even the swimmers were out to play. Below is not a new swimmer with Lisa and the Ladies of the Wall, but rather someone has got rid of the beard – looking great Ian.
Henrietta, JK, Anne, Pete and Maria were also out at play with all commenting about the number of things to see on today’s swim.
Jenny is returning swimming after major back surgery and doing a great job. She has been swimming with myself, Pauline and Maria.
Sheena was out with her “another batch of fellas” – gotta watch that girl (sorry its a little blurry)
Off we all go to Shelly Beach
The water was so nice and clear and as always there was time to catch up with eachother at Shelly Beach
Reflection time for management.
Not sure what these clowns were up to but Rainer is always up for a blog photo.
And the ladies of the wall took a leisurely swim back, looking at all the sea life.
I’m not up to Lainey’s standard of underwaters photos – need more practice, but this was the highlight of the morning for me.
Along with the eagle ray and dusky whalers around the point. There was a funny story about some visitors to the area who went swimmer and rushed in quite concerned about sharks feeding of the point and who should they report it to. They were quickly reassured that they were “friendly” sharks and to tell anyone with a camera about it.
All in all a 10 out of 10 morning. Have a good week and remember
D from the Z’s
Stats:
New swimmers: 2
Total swimmers: 168
Water temperature: 23.4
Don’t forget this Sunday is the North Steyne Swim with a 1km and 2.8km swim. The first swim starts at 9.15 with registration available on the morning.
2017 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 2nd April
You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster. Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 2nd April, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.
A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here for Badge Breakfast
All 2017 summer badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for the upcoming winter badges..
6 comments
Lainey Loo
23/03/2017 at 12:48 pm
Fantastic blog Dea, making me wish I’d swum. You saw my favourite, a Giant Cuttlefish. Yay!
Deanna Waters
23/03/2017 at 12:50 pm
Not one Lainey but two swimming together.
jenny
23/03/2017 at 1:21 pm
Great blog D, nice to see jenny A back
Shelley K
23/03/2017 at 3:17 pm
Quite right Dee, best swim in ages and how nice to be able to hang around over coffee without getting wet again, thanks for blogging it
Lisa B
23/03/2017 at 7:40 pm
Great blog of a beautiful swim Dee. It was so special to come across the two cuttlefish, an eagle ray and a wobbegong. Such a lovely calm swim. Great photos of all the fun
Edwina
24/03/2017 at 12:28 am
A cuttlefish? I never see them dee . 👍💚