2Fast 2Furious - Saltdean Drift

Sat 8th June
Pete picked up a delicate Hildi for a celebratory post OFSTED dip on Saturday.

The weather promised a flat sea but once more, the northerly chop was back.  With the tide right in, it was a long way to Pike this morning.  Pete (having forgotten wetsuit) set off first, rapidly overtaken by Hildi.  All going well with Pike firmly in sight but never seeming to arrive.

Stopping to check bearings, Pete was now in the same position but 25m to the west.  It was the infamous "Saltdean Drift" a boon if swimming to Rotters or the Marina but a pain if heading for France.

Both decided on discretion and felt that we would leave it at Pike for today.  The trip back was hard with both the northern chop and Saldean drift contriving to make this a difficult undertaking.  Hildi , having beached, then launched back to ensure that Pete arrived safely.

Back on shore,the wind was making a nuisance of itself, lifting yoda and generally cooling the June weather to that of March.  Hildi sensibly not relinquishing industrial yoda and fur lined boots.

Nice to be back without wetsuit, Pete decided that his cold water conditioning was returning.

Swimmers:  Hildi, Pete
In: 10.30
Out: 10.50
Air temp.: 8 degrees
Sea temp: Guess 10 degrees
Sea: 2Fast 2Furious