Hello. Well, today was the first swim of the Spring season and also the lowest tide I think I have ever seen. It was all to do with that huge moon that appeared over the horizon on Saturday which, Joan reliably informs me, only appears once every 20 years. Anyway, just the three of us today and despite the sunny start, there was a chilly wind coming in from the north east which all contrbutes to conditions not being quite as nice as they should have been.
Of bigger concern was the lack of sea water anywhere to be seen. Not only did we have a long walk to reach the sea, it was likely to be a further trek out to deeper water once we arrived, much of which would be across some rather uncompromising rocks. And, of course, once we had completed our swim, we would have to get back again before the shivers set in. So, the intrepid three headed off to do our duty. Joan leading the way, Sara shrieking and laughing, and me just complaining that we just never seemed to be getting any closer to our destination. I didn't feel I would actually make it in today because of the extended walk, but eventually after a small eternity we all did reach deeper water and were able to do some swimming. For reasons of safety we stuck quite closer together with Sara choosing not to do her usual swim to France. The journey back in was equally long and difficult although mercifully the shivers stayed away until much later.
Joan estimated it was around a 1/4 mile there and back. Sea temperatures improving , Ruth you don't know what you're missing :) .... or perhaps you do.
Time In: 7:17
Time Out: 7:39
Swimmers: Joan, Sara and Paul
Air temp:6C
Sea temp: 7.5C
Where has the tide gone?
Can you believe the tide is still actually going out !
Sara waiting for the sensation in her toes to re-appear before leaving the beach
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