Monthly Archives: July 2017
T-T-Tuesday… bbbrrrr…. 2
Well… I really thought I had the hang of this temperature reporting gig. Correct date – check, Water temp for today – check, Air temperature – check, the time that […]
Magic Monday… 4
It almost felt like a Spring day with nary a wind and a cool air temp of 8C come 13.4C. Confusing I know… Despite Di’s protestations, the water temp was […]
Big surf on East Coast 4
Dave thanks for braving the elements in order to provide us with accurate stats on water temp. Here on the South Coast, water is a little warmer, apparently 18 ( […]
The perils of gathering statistics…
I volunteered for the water temp duties this weekend unaware of the risks involved. A learning experience indeed with a forceful push of water and a few waves thrown in […]
cold but good!
Eerily quiet on the steps at 6.30 this morning. Air temp a mild 11 or 12, so the water felt icy on first contact, but just what I needed after […]
Rowing Idiot News From Lucerne
Hi from Lucerne in Switzerland!! There were so many good wishes for Rowena and her rowing exploits at the steps, i hope The Swimming Idiots Editorial Committee will permit me […]
Highlights of the week Jul 3 – 9, 2017
Wednesday As Janice proceeded up the steps with her teeth chattering, she affirmed that the water this morning was noticeably cooler. That declaration however did nothing to assuage the other […]
Chocolate box idiot 1
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like lo live inside a chocolate box, come to Lucerne in Switzerland. From the cheesily pretty scenery on the outside to the massive 30m […]
New Sth’n European HQ… 1
The weather is hot, the water is warm & very few people…
Men wanted for Capella Choir – no experience necessary! 2
Whilst this isn’t technically a Swimming Idiots thing I hope you’ll forgive me for plugging the fact that there’s a local Men’s Capella Choir that’s now recruiting new members. […]
That water is cool!
Ventured into the water this morning after a week’s hiatus trying to shake an ear-ache. The water was COLD! Plenty of Seasoned Idiots getting in there and giving it a […]