It’s been a while since we have had upper management guide us swimmers out with the “safety first” spiel ! I miss those pre pandemic days of JK and Ian standing on the wall, delivering speeches of “walk to half way” and “ swim at your own risk!!!” As well as “ it’s bloody cold in there” and yes...I was listening fellas.
So, I feel it’s my civic duty as well as blogger privilege to remind you all of some of the do’s and the dont’s of the BnB!!!
I’ve also enlisted the help of anyone who wants to add their 2 cents worth this morning...which, unsurprisingly is just about everyone!!
Here goes;
DO swim at your own risk and know your ability. That’s a given and also very sensible. ( warning: this list isn’t all sensible )
DO ease drop on the conversations of the crash test 6.30am swimmers as they emerge from the deep. They have a lot to say...in general...and also about the conditions of the day. It also helps to spot any fresh stings or rashes on their bodies. Creepy but helpful!
DO carry Vaseline for any chafing emergencies but DON’T accidentally apply said Vaseline to your goggles.
DO look out for the WOW’s in the water and stop and have a chat! We love chats!
DO take your time and check out the world under water, especially near the rocks! It’s spectacular and better than an aquarium!
DO wave at the scuba divers!
DO swim topless if the sea lice are biting! Just try to avoid unsuspecting oncoming crowds...or not! But I promise, the stings will be less severe. And DON’T drop your togs out in the middle!
DO look forward to a post swim coffee or tea, and if there’s a birthday, possibly cake!
DO turn around near the end of your swim at the point and marvel at the view. We have been nick naming it “gratitude point” A perfect spot to remember how lucky we are. Now for some very important DON’Ts
DON’T laugh at anyone wearing neoprene!
DON’T laugh at anyone not wearing neoprene!
DON’T impede, scratch, elbow, kick, punch, slap, toss, or abuse others.
DON’T be a pirate 🏴☠️
DON’T urinate on jellyfish stings...or anything really!
After your swim DON’T drip over other peoples dry swim bags...or ‘dry’ anything really!!
DON’T grab the fin of a shark or baby dolphin! Whilst we love admiring the sea life, be respectful. We don’t want to “fish” them off.
Remember the ocean steals all matter of swimming aids regularly. Keep your goggles and caps on until your well clear of the waves...
And finally I hear you asking, “DO report on today’s swimming conditions please” You got it...water temp 19.6 degrees and the water was pretty murky, but better than a few days ago. There were reports of blue bottles and jimbles...which reminds me “DON’T get stung “ and if you do..Helen says “DO GET OUT”
Here are some pics and words of wisdom from the people!
Justus and John say, “ swim at your own ability and no when not to swim and “do wear a colourful rashie so that the body is easily identified” well that escalated quickly!
This camera shy swimmer said, “ don’t stand on the wall...and if you stand near the wall you can’t stand near the garage” no wonder he is sheepish! I believe the women of the wall may have something to say about that!
Beautiful Bin, who taught herself to open water swim knows a lot about the Di’s and dont’s! Her tips..”don’t stop swimming and do take a nice pic of me” Nailed it
Amanda says “Do stop along the way and enjoy the view and don’t drown” That’s good advice.
Lainey and Jim have lots of good Do’s and Dont’s. Our resident mermaid, Lainey says, “Do stop and smell the roses..aka groupers..although I’m not sure how the groupers would feel about that!! Hehe and Jim said, “when you’re swimming, roll your body from side to side and don’t forget the hips!” As well as “don’t hold your breath...that never works” noted Jim!
Bones, Bruce, Tim and Bruce ( pictured in that order...) had quite a bit of wisdom to impart.
Bones baffled me with a double negative,
”Do start your life with a swim in the morning and don’t swim” I will let you think about that one!
Bruce was all about doing the biggest reach when swimming and Tim wants everyone to keep a look out for in coming swimmers. The other Bruce, “ says “ Don’t forget to set your alarm and don’t listen to the wetsuit naysayers!” Helen was told by her doctor”Don’t swim with a cast on but she does it anyway!” She’s a tough swimmer with her also tough buddy Chrissy. Amazing ladies.
A late entry, “winter is coming so Don’t pour hot water on yourselves near the trees as it floods the wall” but “Do say hi be kind to others” oh WOW it’s anonymous..( wink wink)
and whatever you do...DON’T forget to play with the puppies
So, DO have a great day everyone and DON’T miss tomorrow’s swim! Every day swimming is a good day...
Fin Yoga xx
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