Red and yellow and purple and blue: celebrating the cap swimmers at ocean pools
Winter swimming in the glorious light at the Werri Beach ocean pool
Feeling like being in the water is probably as far as you will get at this time of year I…
At the beginning of winter we drove south to spend the weekend with friends at Trudy’s Werri Beach house. On the Saturday morning we went for a walk, bought a coffee from the man with the van near the surf club, then back home for Stephen’s leftover ragu. After lunch we retired to the lounges,[…]
Read MoreSwimming with Bruce and Stephen at the Werri Beach Rock Pool
On Sunday morning the water gushed into the Werri Beach Rock Pool and spilt over the sides. Near the deep end turquoise waves reared up and splashed white on to the rocks. Two boys stood near the edge and waited to be pushed into the pool. I waded into the pale green water and stared[…]
Read MoreSouth coast swimming at Gerringong’s ocean baths
There were plenty of surfers in wetsuits in the Werri Beach waves last Sunday but only one swimmer in the ocean pool. The cool, wet weather discouraged most from diving in but as lone swimmer Margaret commented: “It’s warmer in the water than outside.” So after taking a few snaps I joined Margaret in the[…]
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It does Seana and a cap is essential I believe for lap swimming! You would definitely need a cap swimming…