Milena Kennedy

This morning's dip was in company with Laraine, Cathy and Mandy at Silwood Avenue in about 12 kts of breeze. It wasn’t too bad entering from the shelter of the cliffs. The water temp was a chilly 11.7 which was warmer than last week and the air felt warm at 12 degrees.  We managed to stay in a bit longer and get dressed fairly efficiently. A great start to the day. 

A cool and breezy dip that thankfully was offshore so there wasn't a big swell. Just enough to trigger a squeal as it rolled through. 

On Sunday I ventured over the Tasman Bridge to the other side of the river and met my sister Kathy at Sandy Bay for a swim. Compared to yesterday’s very cold water today was a balmy 12.3*C and I was able to stay in and swim. The sun was shining making it warm when we got out. A pair of oyster catchers came to visit and walked along the waters edge. 

On Friday I went for a dip with Joan and Cathy. Joan and I donned our daffodil day caps and I tested out the duck thermometer. It was a very chilly 10.5 degrees. 

The morning was cool but the lack of wind and calm water made for an enjoyable dip. The sun was valiantly attempting to break through the clouds as we watched  the faint beginnings of a rainbow form. The sun struggled through as we were getting dressed with just enough oomph to bring some colour to the rainbow. 

Our mountain and beach glowing pink as the sun burst through the clouds. 

An early start at 7:45 and lucky to witness a ray of sun break through turning the mountain and beach pink. Great photo captured by one of our dipper members of the Bellerive Bandits. 

Today was my coldest swim. The water  at Bellerive Beach was a cool 12.5 C. The sand is noticeably cold to stand on. Think I’ll need to start wearing my reef shoes. 

This morning was noticeably colder. Not pins sticking into your skin cold but enough to have to focus on controlled breathing.  Water temperature at Bellerive Beach 12.5°C

Morning dip at Bellerive beach. The strong northerly meant the air temperature was warm but it still stripped the temperature from you once out. It was lovely to enter still calm water in the offshore breeze and be able to swim. Then home for my second breakfast and hot chocolate. 

Afternoon Dip at Howrah Beach just catching the last of a beautiful Winter's Day sunshine.