Shortest Day and Mid Winter Swim

Greetings to the new world we live in – COVID-19 Level 1!! 

Being mid-June it’s time to start squirming and be ready to squeal as those brave enough to strip down and hit the waves for “our” mid-winter dip – some get wet and exit, while others sprint out to Buoy 1!!!

WHEN: Saturday 20^th June at 9.30 (it’s a mid-tide) also I believe a couple of birthday’s being celebrated that weekend as well?? And also the Shortest Day. Downhill from here.

WHERE: Takapuna Toilet Block, The Strand, where else??

Dress-up or down, bring toddies towels thermals (for afterwards) and your HUGE smiles!!

We have a group booking at Massimo’s for afterwards NB the ‘GULF’(golf) cup will have its delayed new custodian bestowed on the day also – so it’ll be great to have a good muster??

Once we get past the mid-winter dip, we have the late winter dinner to look forward to at the Northcote Tavern, Northcote Point, dates to pencil in are August 24/25/26, from memory we usually go on the Tuesday, though we’ll confirm the actual date as soon as we can?

Secret Santa 2019

For those of you that are around Saturday 21st December come and share a Secret Santa.

When: After the 8 O'Clock from the Toilet Block swim on Saturday morning 21st Dec.

(Swim at 8am and head up to Jam for an approx. 9:30am start)

Where: Jam café. If we can get a table or if not on the grass outside Jam in the public area.

What to bring: yourself and a Secret Santa gift of around $10.00.

No Plan B if the weather is unsuitable, we will improvise on the day.

Merry Christmas if you are unable to come otherwise see you then.

The more the merrier as usual!

2019 8 o'clockers midwinter swim

It was lovely to see everyone for the annual dash and splash. We were very lucky with the weather. Here's a few pics, thanks to Gail.

Hi all,

The NZ Herald has today published an opinion piece by Alton Jamieson about the quality of our sea water, and the steps and priorities council should be taking to clean it up.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12220300

I won't rave on too much here, as you can read the article for yourselves. But if you have any questions or comments, please let Alton, Ian Gunthorpe, Simon Walter or I know.

And please do share this with other swimmers.

Cheers, Jo

8 O'Clockers Secret Santa for 2018

The 2018 8 O'Clockers Secret Santa is just around the corner.

For those of you that are around next Saturday 22nd December come and share a Secret Santa.

When: After the 8 O'Clock from the Toilet Block swim on Saturday morning 22nd Dec.

(Swim at 8am and head up to Jam for an approx 9:30am start. )

Where: Jam café. If we can get a table outside or if not on the grass outside Jam in the public area.

What to bring: yourself and a Secret Santa gift of around $10.00.

No Plan B if the weather is unsuitable, we will improvise on the day.

Hopefully a day like this

Merry Christmas if you are unable to come, otherwise see you then.

The more the merrier as usual!

Boxing Day swim: placeholder

We have an 11am 3.6 metre tide on Boxing Day.

So provisionally, subject to weather, and Air NZ strike not going ahead, I'd like to suggest a southbound/incoming Boxing Day swim.

The likely route will be Takapuna to Narrow Neck, which also provides shorter or longer options for those that would like them.

Meet Narrow Neck car park: 7.30am onwards
Depart NN: 7.45am
Swim from: Takapuna Strand at 8am. It would be nice to start together, rather than as disparate groups, even if we eventually self-seed during the swim.

Post-swim: Jo's house. Bring a plate and a plunger (and a partner if you'd like)!

I will confirm Christmas Eve, when I am back from holiday, and once weather conditions and level of interest are clearer. 

The Rotary Lake Okataina Charity Swim: Plug for a lovely lake swim

I did this last year, and really enjoyed it, so I've shared the information below with you all.

Dear All

We are hosting the Lake Okataina Swim on March 10th 2019. We hope to have this as another fun event with good input from the Rotorua Lakes Council.

Last year we raised over $1600 for the Big brothers Big Sisters Program.

So, I invite you once again to join us. The Swims will be the same distance: 6k, 3k, 1500m and 800 meters.

if you can spread the word and lets get more swimmers (but not too many). We still want this to be a special boutique swim!

Regards

Katrina

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Full Moon swim: tonight, 23 November!

A lone and late blog post to herald the first full-moon swim of the season. Here are the details:

Meet: 8pm
Location: TBC by Maryanne. Likely Torpedo Bay, Devonport.  Maryanne will post on the What's App by 7pm

Moonrise: 8.05pm, east-northeast
High Tide: 8.27pm
Weather: NE rising to 15 knots, rain isn't forecast but it is supposed to be raining Saturday morning, so who knows what it will be like this evening

Attire: As much or as little as you like

Mid-Winter Get Together This Monday 13th August 2018

It's That Time Again:

Mid Winter Get Together

Monday 13 August 2018

Where: Northcote Point Tavern, 37 Queen St Northcote. (where else!)

When: After work, from whenever you can get there. Monday 13^th August.

Who:  You and Partners welcome.

THIS COMING MONDAY

Spread the word.

Food and drinks available over the Bar and Tavern restaurant. Link below.

First there, gather up some tables and own it!

No RSVP required.

https://www.northcotetavern.co.nz/

Remember these days......

 

We've gone global....

I just happened to click upon the Global Swim Series results, and found a few of us made it into the top 25. Well done to Helen and Jenny, who both got third, and Stephen Moore who got fourth.