MealTrain link for Dragonfly and Squeeze o'Dragonfly

 Hi All - Some of you may know that Jim, husband of longtime swimmer Dragonfly, had a serious bike accident on June 19th.

On Sunday he came home from rehab.  His recovery is expected to continue for several months.

Lots of people have asked what they can do to assist them during this time.

To that end, I have created a MealTrain signup.  You could signup to bring a meal, or send a gift card, or donate.

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/e08qge

Let me know if you want any additional details.

MKE Judge Says We Can Walk on the Beach Below the Ordinary High Water Mark

According to an article in today's JSOnline, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge has reversed a decision from a Shorewood Municipal Court, and ruled that members of the public can walk on the beach below the ordinary high water mark.  

It is possible that the Village of Shorewood will appeal the decision. 

Full Moon Swim

                                                                             

Next Full moon swim; Thursday 8-27-26, 7:15 pm, (Sturgeon full moon).

The forecast is for warm water, warm clear air, and smooth gentle moon swells. Full moon rises over the lake at 7:24 pm, with a sunset at 7:34 PM. Swim on out and swim in/to the gravity feed pull sway of pulsating waves and shimmering rays. 

Holy Day Swim

 Capt'ns log August 15, 20026 - Noon

 Likely Next Swims:  

 Sat/Sun 8am & noon 

 M-F 6AM, noon, 4:40(?)

  (depends on conditions)

Last Swim:  Saturday August 15th - Noon (Klode)

Water temp: 74

Air Temp: Upper 70's & sunshine

Water Quality:   light chop with diminishing waves

Clarity: cloudy near-shore - crystal clear away from shore

Kru (over three days):  The Birthday Itch, Ala-birthday-mode, Diablo, Kahuna, Wet-Taco, Luna-Lagoona, Capt'n with shore support from Syncro. 

Arrr, gather ‘round ye salty dogs! 🏴‍☠️

Today be a day o’ grand learnin’ and merry makin’! Turns out it be not just any day on the seven seas — nay, it be Itch’s birthday, a holy day fit fer a Beach Pope himself! Coincidence, ye say? Har har, I think not!

And if that weren’t enough to fill yer tankard, Ala Mode’s birthday be just a couple o’ tides ago — the sweet icing on today’s swim, ye might say. So raise yer bottles high, mates, and give a hearty cheer:

Happy birthday to Itch and Ala Mode! May yer sails stay full and yer rum never run dry!

Day 3 of Foggy Perfection

  Likely Next Swims:  

    Sat/Sun 8am & noon 

    M-F 6AM, noon, 4:40(?)

    (depends on conditions)

Last Swim: 6am Tues, Wed, Thurs

Water temp: 72.  Yes, SEVENTY-TWO

Air Temp: muggy 70's

Water Quality: flat and amazing

Clarity: crystal

Kru (over three days):  TTL, Magic Mike, JT, Heinzle, Mr Anonymous, Lt MJ, Mrs. Hollywood, Luna Laguna, Showgirl,  other randos

It's been an amazing week of flat, clear, foggy swims.

The water has been magically warm, and the fog adds a spooky mystery.  

these photos courtesy of TTL

Full Buck Moon Swim Summary

                        

Duck-Mometer - 69.5

Smart watch-Mometer- 70

Air Temp: 70 and clear

Water Clarity: reflected moon light

Waves: gentle swell

Kru: John, Mike, Moondaug-Gumdrop, Janneke P.S. (henceforward to be known as Moonshine)

Photo credit: Spawn of Mike

As we left our slight trepidations on the shore, a slight cool breeze disappeared into embracing warm swells mixed in full moon beams. The warm water sitting comfortably above the thermocline made for the perfect juxtaposition of warm and cool. Love that sensation. When you heat up, just drop your elbow a little to scoop the refreshing cool. And repeat. A gorgeous full Buck-Moon was enjoyed by all. To moon the moon or not is the question. A respectable reciprocity...

On the way back from South Down Spout, a question about sighting was asked. A suggestion was made to keep the shore in sight till the rock piles are visible again. But be sure to keep a look forward from time to time so you don't ram a rock thick as a Brick (that nick is taken already)- that's one way to get a nickname. Speaking of which, Janneke is game to have a nickname... Moonmar, Moonbeam, Moonshine (?)...my inclination is Moonshine, as she saved a capless bottle of rum, plus her awesome lights in her swim buoy!

Big Bay Adventure Swim

 Likely Next Swims:  

    Sat/Sun 8am & noon 

    M-F 6AM, noon, 4:40(?)

    (depends on conditions)

Last Swim: 6am Wednesday, and maybe noon?

Water temp: 64.5

Air Temp: high 60's?

Water Quality: medium disorganized waves out of the NE

Clarity: NOPE

Kru: Lt. MJ,  Cindy, Showgirl, Mermaid Princess, TTL, Zach, Zach friend 1 and Zach friend 2

Klode was feeling a little ho hum, so we swam at Big Bay this morning. 

It was a rough one, and most slogged out 1000 yard swims, with Lt MJ getting lost on the return trip and doing an extra few hundred.

We'll be back at Klode tomorrow.

photo credit Zach

Photo credit (and subject) TTL

photo credit TTL