The blog has had a rest whilst Pete has been off sick. Today saw the return of both.A decent, middling tide tempted Emma to broach the idea of a Rotters run. However, lack of take up stalled once again, any SSF forays west.
In the event, just Emma & Pete arrived for a lateish swim. The sea had a little chop but not too bad. Both were in wetsuits. Emma to get some neoprene conditioning before the Arun swim and Pete because he had absolutely no idea how the dip would turn out.
The beach temp was 14 degrees and incredibly this was matched by the water, although to Pete, it felt like midwinter: icecream head, freezing hands and toes, the works, with even a bit of hyperventilating thrown in.
How easily coldwater conditioning is lost.
The buoys were there but a long way out and Both felt like hugging the shore today so widths were commenced. Amazingly after only one width, Pete's discomfort evporated and widths two and three with Emma in charge and shouting encouragement were dispatched without incident. Discretion proving the best course however and after three, Pete felt a bit woozy so decided to walk back with Emma completing another solo.
Back on beach, tea and chat were had as the two swapped news. Pete was back, fish box and all and he felt happy but knackered. Tide looks good for next week. SSF will get to Rotters this year - eventually.
Swimmers: Emma, Pete
Beach temp: 14 degrees
Sea temp: 14 degrees
Sea: Welcome back with a little nip
