Intrepid group of Mollymook Ocean Swimmers prior to their Welsh Island to Narrawallee Ocean Swim. (Pic credit, Leonie)
Pic: The route from ‘Welsh Island to
Narrawallee and return. Pic credit: Dave. (Hans also sent in a route pic)
Take Us to the Morning Sun in ‘Nazza’
Mike provides the following report: “After weeks of meticulous planning and kilometres of arduous ocean racing preparation, a bunch of intrepid Mollymook ocean swimmers took the journey to Narrawallee (aka ‘Nazza’) to participate in the inaugural Welsh Island Classic.
Why? I hear you ask. Well, it was because we are inspired by aquatic life, plus by late February, Summer’s on the run. People told us ‘bout the Welsh Island way so we thought we’d have some fun. They didn’t try and hold us back. There was nothin’ they could say.
So there we were – ‘goggled eyes in paradise – and we went to swim today . . . [humming]
Take us to the morning sun in Nazza (Oh-oh-oh)
Take us where this classic swim
Gonna treat us so right, so right, so right
We waded in just north of Welsh Island (cartographically known as ‘unnamed island’) and swam around its eastern shore. In open water now, we headed south towards the far corner of Narrawallee beach where we frolicked among the waves. Once everyone arrived, we regrouped and set off on the return journey.
As we passed Welsh Island for the second time, we could almost smell the scrumptious brunch, beneath the sunny sky. Barista coffees comin’ to us baby ’cause right before our eyes, our hosts Sue and Chris together with a generous band of helpers and supporters were preparing for our return. Thanks so much to Sue and Chris for opening their home and lending their name to this classic event, and thanks to Greg for his wonderful brain wave in conceiving it.
We had so much fun in the post swim debrief . . . Friends talking on the balcony, talkin’ ’bout sea life love, talkin’ ’bout the rocks and waves, and the way they shake us up . . . [singing]
Take us to the morning sun in Nazza (Oh-oh-oh)
Take us where this classic swim
Has treated us so right, so right, so right
[also inspired by Dragon and ScoMo]“
Getting ready to rumble with ‘Welsh Island’ in the background.
The famous Nazza ‘Welsh Island’ up close and personal.
The smile tells it all, a lovely swim in crystal clear ocean water.
Ed with madam long distance swimmer Laura
Happy vegemite’s giving the victory fingers
Signalling Ciao, Adios, Farewell or is it Issi ?
Making it back to the famous Nazza ‘Welsh Island’
Showing a bit of leg.
Nazza ‘Welsh Island’ Underwater
Great underwater pics, thanks Greg.
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Glynis writes: “Great morning many thanks to all for a special brekkie. Must confess I’m still building up to the full 2km swim 🤭 As always in admiration of all swimmers. Great photos !! Cheers, Glynis
Kellie sent through an email this past week: “I enjoy reading up on what is happening with all the swimmers. I have just had 2 surgeries (on my foot) and look forward to getting back down there soon. “
(Many have asked where is Kellie these days. So all going well she will be back hopefully soon. Many of us remember Kellie spending every morning down at Mollymook beach either riding the surf board or swimming and sometimes doing both. A real inspiration!)
Ian and Leonie’s evening get together on Friday Feb. 25: See yesterday’s email for details. Just a reminder for you to remember to let them know if you are going.
Sami at the Beijing Winter Olympics. In the ski race on Thursday Sami won her heat and followed up with another win in her quarter final, however in the semi, she failed to make the final. So 8th overall in what was her 3rd Winter Olympic Games. Hopefully when she is next at Mollymook for a well earned rest we may be able to coax her into a morning swim with the gang.
Ken B., Mollymook Beach Waterfront: Editor for Mollymook News, Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla and Mollymook Ocean Swimmers