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Mollymook Ocean Swimmers, Night of Nights

 

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Perpetual ‘Octopus’s Garden’ trophy.      Who will be the Swimmer of the Year in 2021 

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Mike the effervescent MC

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Tim, Sue and Pete, Professional Artists

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Raymondo, fiddling with his violin

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Lloyd and Mike

 

Mollymook Ocean Swimmers, Night of Nights

 

Mike our MC gave the opening introductory message:

Quote “The foundation saga of the highly esteemed and prestigious Octopus’s Garden Award for the Mollymook Ocean Swimmer of the Year began in the ocean mists off Mollymook beach.

In the early years of this century, some legendary stalwarts of the swimming group decided it was time to formally recognise peers whose deeds were deemed to be especially intrepid and consistent in the face of shifting ocean conditions. Making it to the reef, or the creek, or the corner – and back consistently with style and grace (if not pace) were essential criteria, as were the joie de vie and general inspirational vibe of the person. Also by way of the dangers associated with ocean swimming and the creatures thought to lurk in the murky depths, it was noted that sometimes humming a few bars of the Beatles ‘Octopus’s Garden’ helped overcome one’s creeping paranoia.

And so it came to pass that the Award was established”.

(Best to view pics on a large screen, click on images to enlarge)

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2021 Swimmer of the Year Award

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Mike announces John as the 2021 swimmer of the year

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An ecstatic John, lost for words

As last year’s winner, Mike had the pleasure to announce this year’s winner:

Quote: “In January this year, two experienced and fiercely competitive ocean swimmers took on one another in a race to the Surf Club shore. Afterwards at Beach Hut tables, one said to the other “Well that nearly killed me!” to which the other replied “by having a mild heart attack”.

It seems that ocean swimmers go to any extent to immerse themselves in that saltwater space between heaven and earth even if that means having a stent put in.  So after troubling the medical staff for a few days, this year’s awardee was soon back in the water – in the pool initially, then the ocean.

Our awardee has a long-standing record as an ocean swimmer – end to end, to the reef, creek and corner, in and out of lockdown, solo or in pairs or with different groups. He is always there looking out for others with quiet humour and a gentlemanly manner.

This year’s 2021 Octopus’s Garden Award – Mollymook Ocean Swimmer of the Year goes to John Louth.  Well done comrade!”

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Next award was for the ‘Golden Flipper’

 

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Neil awards Chris the Golden Flipper

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Chris shares his heroic’s with the audience

“This year’s deeply coveted Golden Flipper Award for most outstanding act of ocean swimming mischief was won by Chris Welsh. Earlier this year Chris was paddling in the open ocean somewhere near the continental shelf when a rogue wave separated him from his board – and his companions. Floating about with his beeper on, Chris had considered the options of swimming to Lake Tabourie several kilometres to the southwest, or waiting to be winched by helicopter.  He chose the later but was still late for dinner at the Milton Ulladulla Bowlo.  You are a legend Chris!”   Mike

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Chris and Dave

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Mary and Jill

 

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Lloyd

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Kaye

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Gerry and Melinda

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Christina

 

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Gerry hits out a tune

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Tim serenading Simone

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Simone in raptures

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Christina and Kaye with Jules in the b/g

 

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Mike; anyone for a dance

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Gerry the dancer

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Mike dresses up

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Simone and Tracy strut their stuff

 

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Fish feet, Tim

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Lloyd and Mike take to the dance floor

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Tim on his Bass guitar

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Sue and Pete

 

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Who is it?

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Simone, Cheryl and Christina

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Cheryl, Simone, Tracy, Kaye & Christina

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Helen and Neil

 

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June and Sue

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Christina and Simone

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Liz, Steve and their friends

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Cheryl, Simone, Kaye and Christina

 

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Kaye and Christina

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Ian and Leonie

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Cheryl and John

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Lisa, Ian and Leonie

 

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Liz and Steve

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Greg and Kate

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Cheryl and John

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Isi, Steve and Liz

 

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Helen and Neil

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Jules and Lisa

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Jacqui and John

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Leonie and Ian

 

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Kaye

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Simone and Tracy

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David and Issi

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Issi, Steve and Liz

 

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Jules and Lisa

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Cheryl and Simone

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Lisa, Helen and Neil

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Cheryl and Bobby

 

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Cheryl and John

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Liz and Steve

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Lisa, Helen and Neil

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Cheryl and Bobby spot the camera

 

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A good night was had by all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ken B., Mollymook Beach Waterfront: Editor for Mollymook News, Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla and Mollymook Ocean Swimmers