Crew: Showgirl, Rick From Boston, Dragonfly
Shore Support: Wim Hofers
Air:55
Water:Estimated lower 60s, varying pockets
Waves: Very calm, pondlike
Clarity: Some
Last swim:6:45 a.m. Wednesday
Next swims: Possible a.m. Thursday and Friday, weather permitting, Noon Saturday and Sunday
We arrived on the beach to find the Wim Hofers had secreted themselves on the South Beach beyond the metal barrier. RFB boldly queried as to why. The response: "We can see the sunrise better." I suspect it was actually because we swimmers were making too much noise yesterday, shrieking into their tranquility.
Like yesterday, the water was smooth and pond-like. Showgirl and I were comfortable in sleeveless wetsuits plus sleeves. RFB was cold in skin. We swam to the Cute Chairs.
Yesterday's swim included a larger group: Super Hera, Hollywood Abby, Showgirl, Mermaid Princess, Lydia the Tatooed Lady, Mr. Anonymous and Dragonfly. Lt. MJ arrived later to share in coffee drinking. Swimming conditions were pretty ideal. Nevertheless Showgirl and Mr. A experienced a mild head-on collision. I swam to the base of the Cute Chairs and stood up, contemplating climbing the giant stairs, but then realized how much I hate to disturb my goggles-and-earplugs configuration with land-based activity.
For the Kona followers:
Cap'n and El Jefe's Ironman is scheduled for Thursday, October 6. We wish them favorable conditions and luck!
7 comments:
I think captain,s Ironman wave is Thursday, 10/6. There are two race days, Thursday and Saturday.
Good luck Cap'n and El Jefe, may Pele smile upon you!
Oh thanks Forger you are correct! I knew it was Thursday but got the date wrong.
We definitely want to send our positive vibes on the correct day!!
I updated it in the blog.
Wed PM, nearly smooth as glass, crystal clear water. 70 air, 62.4 water but warmer away from shore. The moody sky was a blend of orange, pink, purple, gray, and shifting. Just poetic. Hope after this weather passes the Lake grants us a little more of the fleeting desperate joy that is fall swimming. Oh Sunny/Luna on early shift, Vivian shore support. Itch and Wetaco second shift.
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