JJ
Old Hunstanton low tide, 16:00 sea temp : 12oC
I very nearly lost my nerve today. I was so tempted to get back in the car when I saw how far the tide was out. It is so deceptive the sea doesn’t look that far away but when you look at the size of the people on the shore they are just tiny black dots. I dropped my stuff on less than dry sand and I was soon making my way out through the shallows. It is colder today though I still have no trouble getting in. A little bit breathless when fully submersed but I keep moving against the current. It is a lot calmer today even with the strong wind so I can actually swim with out getting a face full of water. The kite surfing school is out again, and the sound of voices carries clearly over the water, I hear a lot of woohooing!! As someone manages to stand up and lift off and then the occasional no, no, no, NO ***** thwump!
I manage about ten minutes and feel a lot more in control than on Sunday. For the first time coming out my skin has that burning sensation which I have till now only associated with river swimming and I am a lovely shade of pink. I suppose the one good thing about swimming at low tide is that getting cold once your out isn’t a problem as there is always a long brisk walk back to the dunes. I stop off for some hot tea at the beach café positively glowing with smugness. I thing I will wait till Saturday when I can swim off the morning high tide as it is always a fraction warmer and easier logistically (less wading).
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