Today I was greeted by calm seas, dark clouds with a touch of light coming through, and a beautiful temperature of 22 degrees.
Sally convinced her cousins Michael and Disa from Armadale to come and swim, hope they saw some of the marine life
Plenty of people are turning up mid week in groups and families and singles, the numbers are similar to a good weekend, today’s total attendance of early and regular swimmers: 496 including 18 newbies.
I met this man earlier in the week, think it’s geoff, sorry if it’s not, I’m very forgetful. He drives from Eastern Creek area early on weekends, to run 14km then join the 6.30am swimmers and has been coming for 5 years. That’s extroadinary in my books, and he chose to exit the water at halfway the same day I did. Glad the stronger swimmers feel the same way I do about rough surf.
Everything Italian is brilliant!
I swam to the Bower Break with Melise and Rosemary and had a ball looking at the marine life while they swam further around the cliffs.
Obligatory marine life photos:
A friendly paddler on their way back to Manly
Lisa Boyle is in America on holidays, she went for a swim at Delmar Beach and attended the Penguin Plunge on New Years Day. More of a playful dip and frolick but she made the papers with her daughter Georgia
Friendly chatter post swim: Saint Shaun surrounded by his followers 🙂
As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, management thought that it would be a good time to clarify what it takes to earn a badge. Three long distance swims are on offer:
· The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning generally starting with the 7 am swim. The first 6 km swim will be on Saturday 2nd December.
· There is a 10 km swim once a month over summer also generally starting with the 7 am swim. Dates for these will be announced in the blog. The first will be on December 16th.
· If these swims are too long for you, you can try a Triple Manly to Shelly swim any day during Summer (distance 3.5 km) from 6.30 or 7 am.
You will earn a badge if you complete these swims and log them in iLog. The system will only record authorised 6K or 10K swims that are logged on the appropriate days. Badges will be presented at the Summer Badge Ceremony in March. If you are unsure of the routes and protocols for these swims, please ask at the desk before you swim. When swimming these longer distances, we request that, for safety reasons, you stay with the group. We also request that you do not swim in dangerous conditions. The quest for a little cloth badge is not worth putting your life at risk.
Enjoy your swimming.
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That’s my last blog for a while, off to Alice Springs for a couple of months work. Enjoy the swims, stay safe and see you in March/April.
ciao-edwina.
17 comments
Veena
January 4, 2018 at 12:56 pm
Thanks Ed-I LOVE the fiddler ray shot-beautiful! Gonna miss you!
Elizabeth
January 4, 2018 at 1:36 pm
I miss you already. Do they swim in NT? Take your cap.
Jacqui- a swimsuit a day keeps the stingers at bay
January 4, 2018 at 1:39 pm
I didn’t realise you’re leaving for a few months edwina! Have an awesome time!! I miss the territory ❤️❤️
David
January 4, 2018 at 1:42 pm
Lisa Boyle, you would do anything to get in the blog …. there is no stopping her …
David
January 4, 2018 at 1:44 pm
Edwina, best wishes for a great adventure …
Edwina harrison
January 4, 2018 at 2:36 pm
I know 😩 but it’s a good fill in gap for me. Come visit 😁
Edwina harrison
January 4, 2018 at 2:36 pm
They swim in rock pools and chlorine pools . Cap goes everywhere with me 😉
Edwina harrison
January 4, 2018 at 2:37 pm
It’s brilliant isn’t it 👍😍
Edwina harrison
January 4, 2018 at 2:37 pm
😂🤣😉
Edwina harrison
January 4, 2018 at 2:38 pm
Thank you 😘
Robyn
January 4, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Edwina. Have a great trip. What a great experience for you. The time will go quickly and you’ll be back with us. Enjoy!
Shelley K
January 4, 2018 at 4:36 pm
Thanks for all the great blogs and FB pics Edwina…
Jane
January 4, 2018 at 5:16 pm
Fab blog Edwina – have a great time in Alice and best wishes from Picton NZ
edwina harrison
January 4, 2018 at 7:42 pm
pleasure Miss K, soon they’ll be bush pics
edwina harrison
January 4, 2018 at 7:42 pm
thanks Janie, loving your walking pics! take care 🙂
Jon
January 4, 2018 at 8:44 pm
Fab blogging, Edwina – great to see you this morning! Hope to catch you again before you head off 😀
Emma
January 5, 2018 at 11:59 am
Yes it is Geoff!