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What could the warmest May

in over 100 years bring to the motley

group of ocean swimmers at Mollymook?

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A rare feat:

Almost unheard of, a baby born to one of the Mollymook ocean swimmers.

“But they are all too old I can hear you saying”!

Well the young couple from the gulf gave birth yesterday Thursday May 22 to a beautiful baby girl Coco.

To Michelle and Andrew, heartiest congratulations from the Mollymook Ocean swimmers. You have done us proud. (For many of the swimmers, the joy experienced at the birth of a child is a distant memory).

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More news:

The Pt Stephens trip: Young Louise found last weekends issues regarding the “elite” groups trip to Pt Stephens quiet amusing. So Louise contributed pic 4 below on row 1.

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Warm weather during May 2014. Dick Morath took this pic below of the stunning sunset at Bannisters Headland with Pigeon House Mountain in the background.

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Triumphant Return: Dougie is back with us after his recent surgery.

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Grant Kenny in Mollymook: Thanks to Jan, she was beyond herself; here in Mollymook of all places, the legendary iron-man Grant Kenny swimming to the end and return.

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Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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Port Stephens Triathlon

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Mollymook swimmers were well represented at the weekends triathlon series finale for 2013-2014 season held at Port Stephens in glorious weather.

Some of the outstanding results included: Robert Scott 9th in the SUP and a win in the Elite Energy “enticer” triathlon which also gave him the series win. Bobby White won silver for the series in the 60 to 65 age group. Bruce Argent-Smith won his age group race, ( 65-70) in the sprint and finished third in the series, While “young” John Louth competing in his first triathlon, finished fifth in the sprint, 60 to 65 group. All were well supported by the Mollymook contingent that inc. Bruce, Allie, Jo, Ross, John, Jacqui, Bill, Bianca , Bob and Lyn with daughter Nikita, who all made the arduous journey up the coast to help their heroes celebrate their results.

The highlight of the weekend (according to roving reporter & photographer Allie) was the “seniors” being asked to keep the noise down by young neighbours trying to get a good night’s sleep before their triathlon.

< < Medal winners: (L to R) Bob, Rob, Bruce and John.

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Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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A dark grey morning greeted the swimmers which didn’t lend itself well for taking photo’s. Nonetheless the young reporter was quickly summons from the gym when a pod of dolphins arrived.

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A little like the fisherman telling you about the big one that got away. Where were you? you should have seen this dolphin clear out of the water! The young reporter ran to his car to get hold of his camera, he was welcomed back, “where have you been” they’re gone!

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Once again when there is some fun to be had in the surf the boys ask; where is John?

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Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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The surf was up overnight high tides and a big swell running which made ocean swimming a little daunting. However with a beautiful sunrise as a back drop, the intrepid group took on the challenge.

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With a powerful shore break to navigate a few ventured out to be met by some occasional big sets breaking off flat rock.

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Once again when there is some fun to be had in the surf the boys ask; where is John?

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Body surfing,

the order of the day

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The surf had dropped off overnight so we were restricted to some body surfing.

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Not to be out done by the boys, Issi also got into some body surfing after the swim to the reef.

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Once again when there is some fun to be had in the surf the boys ask; where is John today?

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Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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