The first swim of summer?
Unbelievably this is the first time MG and I have managed to swim together since February. Colds, moving house, too much time in big cities have all conspired to mean that it has been 6 weeks (and a few degrees) since we were last both in at West Bay.
Today is a stunner however. Blue sky, gentle breeze, warm air. The beach is almost deserted. Perfection.
After much catching up - particularly admiring JJ's night swim bravery - some prancing, cormoranting and general cold water reticence (I blame the huge air/water temp differential) we were in and swimming almost like it was summer. Pushing the furthest out that we have risked this year gave us a spectacular view back to the battenburg cliffs and the temperature was fine to float for a while and enjoy the experience. As the cold started to bite we swam to shore and ran around in the sun for a few minutes to warm up before dashing in again (no prancing this time). Brain freeze dives and another warm up in the sun followed by a third and final swim combined to make it our longest dip of the year too.
another gratuitous beach shot...
The forecast is excellent, hoping for clear water by the end of the week and as much swimming as possible (hopefully with some more original photographs!)
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