I am not sure where all the fine weather has gone. Air temps have drop down a bit but the sea remains warmer thankfully. Overcast, sea a little choppy but nothing serious. Tide in, going out I believe? The famous four converge on Saltdean beach for the customary Wednesday ritual. The chilly North wind made us all labour getting undressed, and it was Joan and Sara who were first to the water's edge. Ollie and I looked on nervously, still half dressed in our warm winter beach attire. Then, without warning, Ollie bounded after the two, overtook them and plunged into the sea. It is makes me laugh everytime :)) I pondered the possibility of tombstoning into the water, really out of necessity than as a party trick. But I chose not to seeing that the others were already in, and likely to be getting out by the time I was in position. We spent the session swimming widths back and fourth, 4 times, making a total of 400m taking around 21 minutes to complete. During the excitement Joan swam out to catch some mackeral, apparently they are now just a mile offshore .... ! Sea temps quite bearable once you get used to it, didn't notice the burning sensation so much today. Some evidence of the comedy shivers when getting dressed again, but soon all of this will be routine. More of our comrades promise attendance on Friday. Rottingdean cannot be far away.
Time in: 7:17
Time Out: 7:38
Swimmers: Ollie, Sara, Joan and Paul
Air temp: 6C
Sea temp: disputed. between 8.5 and 11.1C
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| Joan's morning catch - and breakfast ! |
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