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Tathra Ocean Swim

 

Tathra Ocean Swim Report

 

Wendy Jenner sent through this following report on the Tathra Ocean swim. “Such a great weekend with swimming buddies. We camped at Gillard’s beach and drove in to Tathra on Sunday morning  for the Wharf to Wave swimming event. Due to strong winds and unsuitable ocean conditions for our swim,  the course was relocated to the Bega river. Even though there was expressions of disappointment, the Bega River swim was safer, with clean and clear water conditions.

Our group registered for the 1200 m open age swim ‍♀️. Jill also entered in her age group and came 2 nd. ⭐️

We are looking forward to entering this event next year and in hope that the event will be from the wharf to the waves .

Cheers Wen

 

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Poor conditions at Tathra Beach, ocean swim transferred to the Bega River

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2023 Mollymook Ocean Swim

 

Annual Mollymook Surf Club Charity Ocean Swim, Saturday April 1, 2023

 

Mark the date. Plans have been submitted for approval by the Surf Club organizer’s for this years annual Mollymook Ocean Swim to be held on Sat. April 1, 2023.

Vice President, Mick Hendrie provided the following information:

Planned sequence of Events:

  • 6.30 am Check-ins open for all swimmers inside Mollymook Surf Club Hall.
  • 8.00 am Check-ins close for the 500m swim.
  • 8.15 am Safety briefing for the 500m competitors.
  • 8.30 am 500m swim starts at southern end of Mollymook Beach.
  • 8.45 am Welcome to country from local indigenous man Noel Butler.
  • 8.55 am Safety briefing for the 2.2km competitors.
  • 9.00 am check-ins for the 2.2km swim closes.
  • 9.00 am Bus transport to the northern end of beach begins. (Walking the beach to the north end is also an option)
  • 9.30 am 2.2km swim starts at the northern end of Mollymook Beach.
  • 11.45 am The ‘Dash for Cash’ swim starts at the southern end of Mollymook Beach.
  • 12.00 noon is the presentation.
  • Shortly after the presentation, the bar will open for the remainder of the afternoon.

Entries will open soon on the ‘Ocean Swims.com‘ website: https://oceanswims.com/event/mollymook-ocean-swim/

 

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Mollymook Annual Ocean Swimming

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Mollymook Ocean Swimming

 

Epic Ocean Swim, Narrawallee to Mollymook’s south end.

 

This morning Hans Visch completed the epic journey, swimming from Narrawallee to Mollymook’s south end. Hans explained that this was one of the items he had on his ‘Bucket List’. The ‘Bucket List’ was made famous by actors Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, in the movie undertaking experiences / achievements that a person wishes to accomplish during their lifetime.

Swimmers can take note of Hans excellent example of being accompanied by a paddler for safety. (Pics taken by Hans escort)

Well done Hans, this swim you undertook would have to be a first ever in our local area. Mollymook is well known for their achievements in Surf Boat racing and Beach Athletics, but never for swimming such distances as Narrawallee to Mollymook’s south end.

Hans, your a CHAMP.

Feedback:

1. From John S. the originator of the Mollymook Ocean Swimmers back in the 1990’s. John’s response: “Don’t tell anyone, but I’m envious,  its a very good swim”.

2. From Dave C; “What an achievement for Hans. He has been building up to this for some time. So great that he’s done it. Cheers Dave”

3. From Craig D; “I’m highly impressed. A huge achievement though I wonder how much protection a paddler can give you after seeing the bites some big fish have taken out of canoes! Necessary mentally at least.”

4. Awesome! Lisa C.

 

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Map showing Han’s epic swim this morning

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Wine Knot Tours, Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

 

Local Mollymook Milton, Wine and Food tours.

 

Wine Knot Tours are a ‘Wine and Food’ Tour Company located in Mollymook. They have been operating for just over 5 years and have run over 400 tours. They are all about sharing what they love about the Shoalhaven and especially Mollymook & Milton. They have designed two local tours that have been a great success over the last couple of years.

Their tours are open to locals and visitors who would like to experience the amazing venues in our local area.

Contact details: Web site; Wine Knot Tours.    Email; Wine Knot Customer Service.    Phone; 0421 226 366

 

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Wine Knot Tours, Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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Small Town Provisions

 

Amazing Lunch Specials at ‘Small Town Provisions’

 

Guests recently stayed at Mollymook Beach Waterfront during January for three weeks. They loved eating out at our best restaurants, not once, but on many occasions experiencing the BEST that Mollymook Milton Ulladulla offer. They loved Gwylo, Small Town, the Rick Stein Restaurants, the Altar Bar and their surprise was Small Town Provisions. So impressed were they with their accommodation at Mollymook Beach Waterfront, on departure they gave the proprietors, Ken and June a ‘Gift Voucher’ to Small Town Provisions.

Ken and June were amazed, they took these following pics to illustrate the beautiful lunch they enjoyed, accompanied by fine wine at ‘Small Town Provisions’.

Food quality and service; 10/10

Address: 1/49 Wason Street, Milton NSW        Web: Small Town Provisions

 

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Salt Paprika Squid. Awesome!

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2023 Narrawallee Ocean Swim

 

Narrawallee Adventure Swims, March 2023

 

Adventure swims along Narrawallee beach and Bannister Head are open to all  Mollymook swimmers and friends. The setting is beautiful Narrawallee beach, clean water, protected, a great challenge with the possibility of seeing sea life in the clear waters.

Details are:

  • Saturday 11th March:  Jones Beach Swim.
    Meet 6:30 am South end Narrawallee beach – car pool to Jones beach.
    Milton coffee / breaky  following.
  • Sunday 19th March:  Welsh Island Classic.
    Meet 6:30 am @ the Welsh beach hut for a 7:00 am start/enter water.
    BYO contribution breaky plate.

For more information contact Greg , Kathryn &/or Sue at the beach.

 

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Up coming Narrawallee Adventure Swims, scheduled for March 2023

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Short Memorial Service for Joe

 

PASSING OF JOACHIM (JOE) SCHUCK

 

Mollymook Ocean Swimmers of past years will all have fond memories of Joe. Often he would arrive for coffee and sometimes breakfast at a similar time to us swimmers at the Beach Hut café.  

He shared many beautiful stories with us and took a real interest in our swimming activities. I remember attending his 90th birthday many years ago, it was well attended by so many locals here at the Mollymook Surf Club. After a bad fall a number of years ago, his family had him admitted to the ARCARE, age facility, Ilett Street, Mollymook. My last visit to see Joe was about two months ago and he was struggling. Today he is at peace. 

 

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Joe Schuck, 1927 – 2023

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Mollymook Ocean Swimmers, Gold Medals

 

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Simone Bayne, on her way to winning a GOLD Medal at the NSW Country Surf Titles

 

Mollymook Ocean Swimmers, Gold Medals at NSW Country Surf Titles

 

Another wonderful Country Surf Championships event was held over this past weekend at Cape Hawk (one-mile beach), Forster.

How time flies. As a teenager, Simone Brayne (nee Everett) was one of the foundation members of the Mollymook Ocean swim group back in 1999. For a number of years she was a regular competitor at the various ocean swim events throughout NSW travelling regularly with the likes of John Sarich (formerly Smeeth), Bobby White, Peter Cooke, Kim Wilson etc. Twenty plus years on, married with a family, Simone  continues to do what she enjoys most, swimming in the ocean. Still a regular swimmer in the annual Mollymook Ocean swims, today she spends her spare time with husband and children heavily involved in the Mollymook Surf Club. And of course competing at country and NSW State title events, this year entering and winning the 40 to 49 masters age category.

A convincing winner, a wonderful lady of outstanding character, with family including Mum and Dad travelling up from Mollymook for the event.

 

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Simone Bayne, GOLD Medal, Masters 40-49 age category, NSW Country Surf Titles

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Swimmers celebrate Australia Day at Bawley Point

 

Mollymook Ocean Swimmer’s celebrate Australia Day at Bawley Point.

 

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Swimmers entertained at Bawley Point Beach Reserve

Roving reporter Kath Rogers writes, “We had a perfect day at Bawley Point Beach Reserve.
Swimming, snorkeling, eating and laughing, and more dipping in that divine ocean.
Thanks to Greg, Kate, Sue and Chris for organizing this lovely day.

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LOOSE DOG ATTACK on Narrawallee Beach

 

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Narrawallee Beach – loose dog attack

 

UK Tourist injured at Narrawallee Beach

A gentleman from the UK provided the following information in regard to the injuries sustained by his 77 year old wife who was knock over by a dog let loose on Narrawallee Beach on Saturday January 14, 2023.

Russell wrote: “I am emailing you to ask if you could please post a “thank you” which might reach  a man who came to our rescue on Narrawallee beach on Saturday January 14th ? We live in the UK and were on holiday at Narrawallee. On Saturday last, January 14th., my wife and I were walking on Narrawallee beach at 07.45.  with our son’s dog. A couple emerged from the reserve  and released their dog which rushed loose towards our son’s dog and knocked my wife off her feet, landing on her shoulder, with serious injuries. She was in great pain and fainting.

A passer-by named OSSIE who has  first-aid training helped her, stayed with her and gave absolutely correct instructions that she must not be moved until an ambulance arrived. He was absolutely marvelous to her and I want to thank him. 

She was taken to Milton hospital and severe injuries diagnosed, upper arm smashed with splinters,  with instructions to go to a Sydney hospital after 7 days.  Yesterday we took her to Sydney’s Northern Beaches hospital where she has had major surgery, the bones pinned together and then plated, and her collar bone repaired, and a warning that she may need a shoulder reconstruction.

My wife is 77 and it is life-changing injuries, for both of us. We cancelled the rest of our holidays and she will need care for a long time.

The couple whose dog attacked her were less than helpful, ……. 

Please, if you could in some manner publish a “thank you” to “Ossie”. Sincere thanks, Russell.

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Iceberg Award to Mollymook Ocean Swimmer

 

Mollymook Ocean Swimmer presented with the ‘Iceberg Award’.

 

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Mollymook Ocean Swimmer, Kath Rogers shows off her ‘Mollymook Beach, Iceberg Swim Award’

 

‘Swimming in the Arctic’ awarded to Kath Rogers

From roving reporter Mike Gaffney, “Mollymook Ocean Swimmers are known for their wintry ocean adventures but this achievement really put an icy shiver up everyone’s wetsuit.  

Last year during her Icelandic travels with Geoff, Kath decided to go for a dip.  We understand that it was somewhere north of the Arctic Circle.   

In recognition of her polar achievement, Kath was duly awarded the 2022 Iceberg Award.   Pretty cool eh?

[nb: Certification was arranged by John and Jacqui under the auspices of the Mollymook Ocean Swimmers 2022 Night of Nights. The ceremony took place at an extraordinary morning meeting at the Beach Hut] ” 

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Mollymook Beach, a surfing mecca for tourist

 

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Dolphin display at Mollymook Beach

 

Sydney tourist fall in love with Mollymook.

 

Tourist from Sydney staying at Mollymook posted their January 2023 review on Google mentioning the “gorgeous view of the ocean where we saw both surfers and dolphins riding the waves”. They enjoyed every minute of their stay, not only the beach but the many other places to visit in the surrounding areas on their trip as well as the fantastic local restaurants. 

On departure, they wrote saying; Yes, we will definitely be back!

For an extensive list of things to do in the Mollymook, Milton Ulladulla area, click on the link: Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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Small Town Provisions, a hidden gem in Milton

 

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Small Town Provisions, Milton N.S.W.

 

‘Small Town Provisions’ is a hidden gem in Milton, NSW.

 

The Mollymook Milton Ulladulla area has some incredible eating outlets. The ‘Rick Stein’ restaurant at Bannisters, Mollymook was first to really place this local area on the tourist map for fine dining. This has been followed by exceptional restaurants, Gwylo (formerly operating as Tallwood) and Small Town (formerly operating as St Isidore) often acknowledged by ‘Good Food’ guide with a HAT to signify their quality of food and service.

I am a local and as ‘Editor of the Mollymook News’ I like to share, and bring to the attention of our visitors some of our exceptional eating venues that may go un-noticed.

‘Small Town Provisions’ is one such outlet. Newcastle tourist, guests of Mollymook Beach Waterfront love exceptional food, they had lunch at ‘Small Town Provisions’ on Friday, January 7 and spoke so eloquently, full of praise about this beautiful outlet down the side street of Milton (Wason Street) which is not on the main drag and I’m sure is un-noticed by many visitors. In fact Rod and Marla were the only guests during the time they had lunch. My wife and I went for lunch the following day, we were first seated but other guests arrived and they were full at the time of our leaving.

We found the menu small BUT nonetheless more importantly, the food was amazing. 

Our 1st course was a shared plate of ‘Salt & Paprika Squid Aioli’. Our rating, an absolute 5/5.

Our 2nd course was a shared plate of  ‘Ortiz Sardines Espelette Toast’. Again our rating, an absolute 5/5. 

Two courses shared were sufficient, however we had already ordered a 3rd course, a shared plate of ‘Fromage Du Jour’. Again 5/5.

Quality, up-market alcohol is also available to enjoy with your menu selections. Verdict: ‘Small Town Provisions’ is highly recommended.

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Boorowa Bird Life.

 

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Boorowa Signposts

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Superb Parrot

 

Boorowa, Home of the Superb Parrot.

 

Boorowa was usually my first stop over during my trips heading west for bird photography and likewise my last port of call on my return. I had travelled through Boorowa on many occasions over the years with all entry roads featuring the sign ‘Superb Parrot’ – ‘Superb Country’. Friends likewise, familiar with Boorowa and this sign, they too had likewise never seen a ‘Superb Parrot’. I ultimately began thinking that this sign must just be an advertising gimmick.

Then in early October I stayed overnight in the caravan park. In the morning the weather was miserable, light rain and not really suitable for bird photography. As I was preparing to leave and come home, SWOOSH ! A flock of between 50 and 60 Superb Parrots landed in this tree alongside the caravan park that was in full blossom. Later I spoke to the caretaker at the caravan park. She said they come at this time every year, it’s their breeding season.

The following week I returned to this same place. This particular tree was devoid of blossoms, however I was able to get some lovely pics of Superb Parrot’s not too far away.

Also at Boorowa there is a magnificent walkway along the Boorowa River where I was able to also get some more pics of other species.

I even noticed the Bakery, named “Superb Bakery” in the main street, apparently popular with the local community for both breakfast and lunch.

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