Wednesday 28/6/17 Calm, Cold and Clear

The late sunrise and dim light from the beach front were unable to hide the fact that the tide was very low. In fact it was only .34m high at 6.23am. so the lucky 6.30’s literally walked to the point.

 

 

 

Jill and John preparing to set out

 

 

Shelley, Guy, Dorsett, John, Henrietta, Martin and John

 

Peta and Justus, sharing a quiet pre swim chat

 

Abra from Brazil

 

6.30’s returning

 

Caroline, Amanda, Debbie, Lainey, Anne, Robyn and Jane

There was an air of excitement this morning as two of our dedicated swimmers, Anne and Danny, were achieving their 500km milestone.

 

Guy, Danny, Brian and Richard

 

Anne and Danny sharing the limelight

 

Beaming Bergin and Amelia had just finished the 6.30 swim

 

David and Annie

 

The swim to Shelly was so lovely. After adjusting to the 18.4 degree sharp shock of the water on entry at Manly, the gentleness of the water was quite meditative. There was only a short pause at the point before JK shouted the Lets Go, I think he is very mindful of the potential for hypothermia for some of the www swimmers. Very appreciated JK. Visibility was 100% perfect the whole way across and the reduced week day numbers made it seem less chaotic. Many have sought the added warmth of a wetsuit but there are still lots of swimmers determined to get their www badge. The morning temperature was 8 degrees as I drove to manly this morning so it is more than twice as warm in the water as out.

 

There was a lot of jovial celebrating amongst the different groups at Shelly as Anne and Danny were gathering  to shout the “LETS GO”

 

 

Tracey, Lainey, Martin and Michele

 

Greg making sure he got into a photo

 

Anne and Danny

 

Anne very kindly took all these beautiful underwater photos, as I was unable to use the blog camera  because the SD memory card had not been returned. To all my fellow bloggers,who do such an amazing job sharing the joys of the swim with everyone, if you could return the SD cards that would be really appreciated. JK mentioned he buys at least 2 a month and many never get returned. I use an SD card reader I picked up at JB HiFi, so I can download the photos on to my phone straight after the swim

 

 

 

Lainey getting up close to a beautiful wobbegong (I think)

 

 

Amanda with her three gorgeous daughters Isabella, Jenna and Julia. They did the swim and then rushed off to school.

 

David looking so snug after his 6.30 swim, with Mel

 

Susie and Edwina

 

Dorsett enjoying his hot water!

 

Robyn and Tracey who is loving being on school holidays

 

These guys look a little chilly but so happy!

 

 

Robyn and Lesbubbles showing us all how to make a perfect tunnel, with Lainey supervising

 

 

 

 

Wilf and Howard

 

Brian, Danny, Guy, Tom and John

 

Richard and Sam

 

 

Ian, Robyn, Issy and Caroline

 

Lyndall. Nick and Issy

 

This ring was left in the ladies change room this morning. Management has it in safe keeping.

 

This was the beach as I was preparing to leave this morning. It didn’t look much different to when I arrived, the clouds still blanketed the sky, the gentle waves continued to lap upon the shoreline, and there remained a definite chill in the air. But I left the beach thinking, I have just spent 2 hours surrounded by some very wise, extremely talented, quite often quirky and a little zany, wonderfully caring and supportive, fun loving friends. I have enjoyed my exercise and chatted and laughed over a hot coffee. So even though our bay seemed unchanged I felt the amazing impact of the morning and paused to acknowledge the changes it has made to the way I enjoy my days. It’s a great feeling!

I hope everyone stays warm and has a wonderful day

Lisa

Stats

Swimmers: 130

Newbies: 1

Water temperature: 18.4

Air temperature: 8

Australians for Women’s Health TRIVIA NIGHT

Tickets are selling fast for the A4WHTrivia night being held at The Steyne on Tuesday 18th July, 6-9.30pm
The theme is “Naughty”cal so let your imagine run wild with some fancy dress and join in the fun.
John Kelly has kindly volunteered his services as quiz master and is sure to have plenty of “trivial” questions to challenge us.

Tickets are $30 and a main meal is provided. Bookings can be made at
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a4wh-trivia-night-aka-not-the-bb-trivia-night-tickets-35531373294

We are also asking for donations of prizes and silent auction items so if you have a business and could donate a service
or have unwanted Christmas presents that could be “re gifted”, Elaine De Jager or Roz Beaver would be happy to hear from you.

The proceeds from the evening are being donated to Dr Ray’s charity, Australians 4 Women’s Health,
who are building a hospital for women and babies in Charikot, Nepal.
Visit http://www.a4wh.org/ and check out the great work they are doing to improve the lives of these poor women and their families.

For dietary requests or other queries, contact Roz Beaver – rozb@artnsoulworks.net

Thank you in advance for your support of this very worthy cause!