A Turn on the Buoy

Eight swimmers and two cyclists comprised today's turn out. Ollie there to organise and inspire (I still haven't located my deputy's yellow hat) after his cycle, but unable to lead us into the briny due to an attack of the 'Pete's' (a cold). Some discussion about whether fishing boats are allowed into the swimming area as we have seen this now on a number of occasions both morning and afternoon. Does anyone know? The memory of last year's fishing net entanglement still haunts some of us. Domino off on the under cliff while the rest of us entered the still blue water.

Low tide, just turned to make its way in. A long walk out to the easterly buoy but we were rewarded with beautiful water and a clear swim out to the easterly far corner. Emma nervous but swam there and back in company with Pete. Pete no doubt gaining pre ironman reassurance that he is not the slowest swimmer in the world and Emma gaining in confidence with every swim. From there a journey to the outer buoy where Sharon gave pre race coaching on turning round the buoy. The buoy which did indeed have a (I was reliably informed by Sarah) turn sitting atop it before it flew off. A few more laps and turn practice between these two buoys for Hildi and Sharon while Sarah and Alex unable to resist going further towards the sunrise to the 'outer limits' buoy. Hildi and Sharon having finished their technical work also lured out there to meet them and then a companionable swim back, meeting Pete on the way.

Dressing in sunshine and some of us a later start than usual so sloppy time keeping. Please let this be the start of summer!!!

Swimmers: Hildi, Alex, Sarah (suited for health reasons) Sharon (suited -for speed?), Emma, Pete, Stefan, Joan.
Time in: 7:00 
Time out: 7:50
Temperature: 15