Wednesday 15 December 2021 Summery swim

Bit of a wave but mostly flat, warm water, blue sky and lots of swimmers and paddlers about. It felt like summer today.

I arrived close to 6 am with the intent of getting the early swimmers into the blog. Imagine my surprise when I saw Shaun Ken and others emerging from the sea having already completed their swims! Apparently it is not dark at 5.45. I thought it was because my eyes were closed, still sleeping. Guy arranged a very warm temperature. Modelled here by Harry James and Andrea

Welcome to Grace today – a newbie. What a corker she selected. Posing here with dad Jules.

Ewan and Suzi modelling the lovely santa fish hats from Lara Solomon. Suzi modelling in the water. Feeling Christmasy already. She may be selling them at the beach on Saturday

Already swum!

Getting ready at 6 am

Suzette the turtle whisperer. When she went to swim with the Forster Turtles, they all saw a turtle. They will be looking forward to her return!

These swimmers thanking Guy for the great conditions

The wall is being adjsuted a bit so that the surf skis can be carried up the ramp sideways.

Rare sighting of early swimmers out of the water

In we go

Nice swimmer who did not mind (I hope) me getting in the way for a photo

Eve, Edwina’s cousin and swim buddies in the bay. Not so clear as it has been but still a nice swim

Michael

Elbow

Looks like it wil be a great venue for a slow 6km swim on Saturday 18th December led by the super kind and capable Mr John Kelly. Set off is at 7 am