Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 by Ken Banks

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.

Up coming Narrawallee Adventure Swims, scheduled for March 2023

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Posted on January 22, 2023 by Ken Banks

LOOSE DOG ATTACK on Narrawallee Beach

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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Posted on March 11, 2022 by Ken Banks

Raising Funds for MND Research

Ian McLeod, 78 year old from Narrawallee riding 100’s km fund raising.

Ian’s update: Quote “Hi all. The ride is going so well and the 80 riders are getting stronger as each day passes. Albury to Wagga was a cracker of a ride with mostly a howling wind at our backs. But the hills were still tough. I spent some kms in the van as I kept having punctures. Good timing actually!!

Thursday’s ride took us to Narrandera which was mostly good but 2 big climbs which spread out the pelotons considerably.

Got to the bottom of my puncture problem….a tiny shard of glass which had pushed through the tyre. Off to Griffith tomorrow so will be sampling some good food and 🍷!!

Thrilled to say fund raising has gained momentum with the tally around $430,000. It is such a privilege to be involved with this MND charity. Regards from Ian and Leonie”.

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Glynis’ response: Sending lots of energy his way I’m sure the calories are flowing from the support team.

Wendy wrote: You are both truly amazing – Ian and Leonie. Your ongoing support for MND is a reflection of your characters and dedication to this cause. We are so proud of you both 👏. Happy cycling 🚴‍♂️ Ian and happy catering Leonie, stay safe. Cheers Wen Jenner 😊

Dave wrote: Great to hear how Ian is going with his ride. It’s a huge effort. I’ve seen some photos of Mollymook and Narrawallee with huge surf. Hope to be back this weekend.

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Posted on February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 by Ken Banks

Welsh Island, Narrawallee Ocean Swim Classic

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]“

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Posted on February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by Ken Banks

Welsh Island, Narrawallee – Ocean Swim

Welsh Island, Narrawallee Ocean Swim – Preview (Pic credit: Sue)

‘Welsh Island’ Classic this Sunday, February 20, 2022

Greg has provided the following details: Narrawallee Part 2, another scenic swim.

Meeting 6;30 @ 51 Matron Porter Drive Narrawallee. (Just look for the ‘Welsh Manor’)

This swim will be a beach start (opposite ‘Welsh Manor’) out around ‘Welsh Island’, then head south to the southern end of Narrawallee beach (re group) and head back northwards, around ‘Welsh Island’ and into the beach. Here we will regroup and head to the ‘Welsh manor’ for a fresh shower and scrumptious light breakfast, followed up with coffee. It will be fantastic …

(Swim approx. 2kms , water temp expected to be just lovely with a light northerly wind.)

Look forward 2cu there for swim adventure number 2. Regards, GSM😎

Comments from last Saturday’s Jones Beach to Narrawallee swim qualifier:

Glynis wrote: “Well done everyone maybe next time I will join you elite swimmers. I was in Sydney for the weekend, was thinking about you all !!”

John Sarich (nee Smeeth) wrote: “What an awesome swim. Looking forward to having a crack at that swim on my next visit down south”.

Beijing Winter Olympics reminder,

Don’t forget our ‘Mollymook connection’, Sami Kennedy-Sim will compete on Thursday February 17. Details and times on my recent post: Link – Sami – Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Posted on February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 by Ken Banks

Narrawallee Ocean Swim Report

Intrepid group of Mollymook Ocean Swimmers (The following pic credits, Greg, Helen and Tim)

‘Once in a Lifetime’ Swim’

Jones Beach to South Narrawallee

Mike provides the following report: “This morning we Mollymook swimmers found ourselves swimming in another part of the ocean, in beautiful water with a beautiful coastline. And we asked ourselves ‘how did we get here?’ Well, a few of us felt that we’d been letting the days go by, and it was time for new adventures.

So with expert logistical support (thanks to Greg and the taxi-driving team), over twenty of us gathered in the early light above Jones Beach, stopped for a quick photo op, and then stumbled over rocks and stones into the blue again, the silent water. Our destination – the idyllic sands of South Narrawallee some 1.4 kms to the north west!

We glided and churned through the waves asking ourselves ‘how do we work this?’ not letting the water hold us down, instead noting the vibrant sea life and the water at the bottom of the ocean. For many it was a once in a lifetime experience.

Before too long, the first arrivals emerged from the shore break to be followed by a succession of companions realising that time wasn’t after us. Feeling chuffed at making it, we asked ourselves ‘What have we done’?

Later we gathered at Milton for a debrief, coffee and a Mollymook ocean swimming community catch-up.

Same as it ever was, same as it ever was . . .

[after David Byrne, Talking Heads ‘Once in a Lifetime’]”

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Pic: The route from Jones Beach to Narrawallee. (Thanks Tim)

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Posted on December 20, 2017December 5, 2018 by Ken Banks

Local Fishing – Ulladulla Area

Local Fishing

Great Local Fishing

Fishermen find some decent catches

Local lakes, estuaries and deep sea fishing have been rewarding local fishermen over the past couple of months. Equipped with the right gear and knowledge has been very rewarding with some huge Jew Fish caught in the local estuaries and a great Yellow Fin caught out to sea.

Recommend the lakes at Conjola, Burrill and Tabourie as well as the Narrawallee Inlet. Alternatively rock fishing can have its rewards at the north and south end of Mollymook.

Huge Jew Fish caught in local estuary

Yellow fin caught locally