Drizzle and BodyGlide

Well, with the tide quite low we decided to register a timed swim from saltdean to Rottingdean and back, another one for the record books. this is approx a 2.5km swim and made harder as current and wind direction obviously play different roles when you turn around the buoy. Everyone felt the work to get to Rotters with quite a current to work against, and then knocked 25-50% off the time for the return leg. The water was pretty murky but flat-ish. A light drizzle made visability slightly harder with no crisp horizon to spot. I will have to get you to confirm times to me, I think Paul got the fastest around 43 mins, which is about 25 min 1500m pace in the sea. good going over this distance, it'll be on the website. Gathering on the beach we described various pros and cons of anti-chafe creams. We are all learning that the salt water, cold temp and increasing distances highlight areas prone to chaffing, and then spending the next couple of days trying to cover up what looks like a hickie! BodyGlide is an obvious choice but we decided perhaps the best option is for a cheap baby oil/gel from LIDL's! All in all, a nice swim today. Starting to feel stronger in time for the marina swim. Water temp 14-16 deg c.
(Written by Ollie)

Time: In 7:01, last out 8:25.
Swimmers: 9 - Joan, Ollie, Pete, Paul W, Paul C, Ruth, Hildi, Sarah, Keith.