Sophie Gardiner

A gentle ripple waved across the bay in Middle Park this morning. The visibility was clear -as was the sky. Many stars and a large moon watched over us as we made our way out into the bay. Sarah braved the water after a nine day break. Her cough hasn’t stolen her spirit and Anna, Sophie H and I celebrated her return  with flipper touch in the deep water (imagine a floating human star).Rachel joined us towards the end of the swim. Chilly - yes. Worth the effort - most definitely. 

Another millpond morning, even more so than yesterday. Middle Park was so still and quiet and the water sparkled with an abundance of phosphorescence. The cloudy grey sky was slashed with bright blue on the horizon. Sarah joined us at the beach and took the photos as I swam with Pam and Anna. 

The bay was so still this morning and the sky dull with clouds; not a breath of breeze. The phosphorescence was intense and brought magic to our icy hands as Anna and I paddled out to the first pole.

A light wind was pushing the waves to St Kilda this morning, ruffling the surface so I couldn’t see Pam. Chilly water and mild air temperatures.Swam with Pam and Anna. Gordon the dog was on duty. 

Clear still morning. Calm freezing water. Air temperature was mild and comforting. Much activity around us with dog walkers and Personal Trainers sharing the fresh start to the day. 

Dark morning conversations on the beach. Swam with Anna, Sophie H and Rachel walking Charlie. 

Very chilly clear day. An early fog surrounding the sleepy Sunday morning. Sophie H and Tom arrived from Barwon Heads. Alice and Pom Tom made a special effort to brave the icy water the support the cause too. 

A still Friday morning and a cloudless sky. Stars were twinkling and the city skyline was brilliant against the dark sky. Air temperature was 4 or 5 degrees, colder out than in the water (a balmy 9 or 10 degrees). I swam with Pam and Anna.