Blog articles for Swimming 2018
It’s about time! 1
Good news everyone. The water has dipped to 17.2C this morning which means Bevan can justifiably break out his wetsuit without fear of scorn or ridicule. For the Seasoned Idiots […]
Wintry pics 2
A couple of quick pics from Thursday’s swim with Judy Bev Stephen and Suzie. I think that Bev in the top one – great arm technique! And Stephen and Judy […]
Is that Winter knocking?
Even the ABC 702 asked the question to their listeners at 6.20am this morning…”I wonder how the Swimming Idiots will get on this morning? These swimmers meet at the Wishing […]
Swimming Idiots ‘Chapter’ ride into town… 2
Bevan added a touch of ‘muscle’ when he arrived today on his beast. The joy of riding side by side with him to the cafe was laughable… Oh, and yes, […]
If the cap fits… 1
Stylish and signed SI cap now on its way to Canadia!! (We’re going global). Watch this space for pics of Katie (or Elk/Polar Bear) in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which […]
I can see the waters edge…and a seal! 1
You think it’s dark in the morning – this tractor at 6.30am gives you a sense for it! It was light enough to see a big seal swim between us […]
Aren’t we pretty!!
Thanks to Mr Jean-Paul Gaultier-Basil-Jones we’re now officially the best looking bunch of swimmers that swim near the wishing well in the early morning on week days. (Fab caps Mr […]
They’ve arrived…but selling fast! 6
The swimming cap everyone will want to be seen wearing this autumn, winter, spring & summer have arrived…they do NOT come with a set of steak knives, they do NOT […]
Gnarly pic of a gnarly swimmer in a gnarly sea 2
Caught this shot of, I can’t work out who, who toughing it out against the storm-surf in the grey dawn-light this morning. Whoever it was, he’s a gnarly man, braving […]
Happy Birthday Bev!!
Have a great trip to Morocco, Portugal, Spain to celebrate a birthday with a “O” at the end. Now you’re old, you’ll want to Take it easy and drink plenty […]
Good to be black…I mean back 2
I go away for 2 weeks & someone turns down the lights in the morning for the 6.30am swim – it’s black – but it is superb by 7am as […]
March Stats thus far and Bob’s Newsletter
The water cleared up this morning with the red algae remaining at the bottom rather than in the shallows. Sensational! The water temps have been up and down for the […]
Last day of Summer
For the last day of Summer it was a 3-cat bonanza swum by Matt, Judy, Rob, Chris, Dave U., Bevan, and Dave. A noticeable decline in numbers at the beach […]
Something we all know already…!! 3
Neuroscientists Strongly Recommend That You Visit The Beach Regularly. Here’s Why:
January Recap and Water Temps
January just flew by. We had plenty of guest scribes to carry the load of recording the stats for the day. Thanks to the following: RBJ, SBJ, Jack BJ, David […]
Water Temps revisited
After a discussion this morning with David F., I have revisited the water temperature comparison for February 2017/2018. Performing a like for like comparison (up to 20 Feb) has revealed […]
Water Temperature comparison – 2017 / 2018
I had a discussion with David this morning about the water temp and whether we experienced the same warm temperatures last year. Thanks to Linda’s record keeping, we have been […]
News from afar – Tongan Snow Warrior at PyeongChang!
Louise sent these articles regarding the Tongan Snow Warrior competing at PyeongChang, which I’m sure you will agree is a fascinating story. Tongan Snow Warrior Pita Taufatofua calls on his […]
Balmoral Boys rule the world (according to Cara!!)
Cant resist sharing this beautiful Instagram post from Cara – Speedo Supremo at our recent swimwear photoshoot at Malabar. (see screen grab pic and comments). It’s a lovely reminder of […]
A Day in the Life of… 3
Chris has shared his experiences at the stills shoot yesterday and again today for Speedo’s 90th Anniversary ad campaign. Today he was joined by Matt, Sutho, Dave U, and Rob. […]