Translators crossing boundaries

I was listening this morning to an interview with the translator who translated the phenomenal Ferrante books from Italian into English and she talked about the challenges of getting across the sense of the original narrative as well as just translating the words. It made me think of all of the people that are the first to learn a language or travel to a new place or discover a new thing – such as those who first went into the dark of Jenolan caves to map them for the rest of us. I feel that bloggers of the swim are doing a bit of that for the people who did not swim as well. It is through the bloggers eyes that you get the swim. Personally, I like to see all of the swimmers enjoying the group and the lovely Manly / Shelly Beach and that is why I am glad that all the gorgeous swimmers agree to a photo.

 

 

 

 

 

Sam and Jo heard a buzz. It was possibly the excitement of the swim or possibly the many flies that have hatched on the ceiling area of the awning of the club

 

Alan Kathy and Emma are like ninjas – they sit very still and the flies do not notice them

 

Some newbies joined us today. Welcome

 

Happy birthday Suzie

 

 

where are he rest of my usual photo subjects from this bench? These swimmers were ready for a great swim

 

 

 

We all sometimes need a helping hand and there are lots of helpers in BB

 

Michael joined me to get going a little before 7 am

 

 

Encounters with the early swimmers. And there were LOTS of early swimmers

 

 

 

At Shelly

 

 

 

 

 

Richard is an experienced ocean swimmer and has lots of knowledge that he happily shares. It is so good to have BB otherwise where would we get that knowledge?

 

 

 

 

 

 

The A team. Very. Fast. Swimmers. I think they should be commended for coming along to swim when they take only seconds to cover the return journey. I get lots more value because I get 45-50 minutes swim for my trip! A team is very dedicated

 

 

 

 

 

Nick is swimming but it was Luca’s birthday yesterday! Happy 7th birthday Luca. A fantastic age. See you soon

 

Luckily this photo has no tongue.

 

 

 

 

a serious discussion about how to change swim technique. When you develop your own technique it comes naturally. When you are changing some element, it is challenging – This swimmer with Nickki and Louise was swimming without a snorkel. Quite different.

 

I saw the new AMEO power breather this week. I thought that it would be great if I had a power breather and that I do not have one. Power. Pretty good. https://shop.ameo.cc/us/powerbreather/ameo-powerbreather-wave-snorkel-2.0

 

 

210 swimmers

2 newbies

Temp – as above

Flies – more than necessary

What I have been reading this week – The Lost Boy by Camilla Lackberg (still on a break from Barkskins)

Manly Surf Club Season Opening Party

A season Opening Party for the Manly Surf Club will be held upstairs at the Steyne Hotel on Saturday 6th August. The event will feature the band Triple Shot, with a live auction also lined up! Tickets are $50 or 2 for $80, includes food and 3 free drinks. Follow the link to purchase tickets: http://manly-lsc.myshopify.com/products/tickets-mlsc-season-opener

Staying safe

Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.