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Oct 6, 2024: Summer is done Back to grey skies and cold feet. The decreasing water temperature is a bit more noticeable too. The sea temperature was 16.4°C. Where was this? …

Sep 8, 2024: The sea temperature was 18.7°C. As I haven’t posted any of these for a time, I added in this morning’s lovely start. We seem to be in the midst of …

Jul 28, 2024: We pushed our distance to 1700m today which was comfortable. The sea was flat calm. We did our first bay crossing and then back again. The sea …

Jul 21, 2024: This weeks swim was a bit different. We decided to do a swim around the Rousse area so we went from the slip to Secret Beach and back. 1250m total. …

Jul 14, 2024: The sea was flat calm and low this morning. A summery stillness in the air. Perfect for a swift 1100m. The sea temperature was 17.2°C. Where was this? …

Jul 7, 2024: We did about 1000m in the chop today. The weather went a bit grey when we got out. The sea temperature was 16.6°C. Where was this? 49.4478,-2.5303

Jun 25, 2024: It’s not often I get out at lunch for a swim, but with the stifling air in the office, it was hard to say no today. We popped down to Rousse and did a …

Jun 21, 2024: We celebrated the summer solstice with a swim at sunrise. The skies were clear and the sea flat calm. Other than a 4:15 alarm, this was a great start …

Jun 20, 2024: Yes, there’s a slight gap in the timeline here. I’ve been trying to get something working on another edition, which has resulted in a number of posts …

Apr 12, 2024: From the archives series With the photo library project slowly progressing and many other projects creeping along, I figured I might as well post the odd image that crops up …

Sep 23, 2023: Just getting over a cold so taking it easy with a 36 km group ride on Zwift today. Would like to get back in the sea tomorrow.

Sep 17, 2023: Low tide now. Great for a rummage around in the beach.

Sep 17, 2023: Another day, another swim! The tide was high, and the thunder had stopped. Went in for a 1200m swim. The water is warm now, but I suspect it will cool …

Sep 16, 2023: I entered and completed my first Zwift Insider Mini Series today. I’m in a low category at the moment, but I was pleased with my 17th position out of …

Sep 16, 2023: The morning started off a little rainy but it soon dried up. Managed to get in for a swim at least. Habit building is the hardest part of fitness for …

Jul 12, 2015: Coast to Coast, 200 Miles in 3 days My goodness. The next time I’ve had a few ales and I’m asked if I fancy racing 200 miles across the UK I must remember to say no…. …