tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378167735941610930.post6555872516729028372..comments2023-04-12T21:24:00.725+10:00Comments on oceanswims: South West Rocks, Balmoral ...os.chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00297851922614890368noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378167735941610930.post-71944403589984745152009-04-02T20:00:00.000+11:002009-04-02T20:00:00.000+11:00Terry, there's a reason for the deadheat, which mi...Terry, there's a reason for the deadheat, which might become apparent, when Paul posts his report.<BR/>Cheers, David HelshamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378167735941610930.post-77599776716632514572009-04-01T21:08:00.000+11:002009-04-01T21:08:00.000+11:00Now we can really see the relentless battle betwee...Now we can really see the relentless battle between Dave and Chris for the Hahn Super Dry title. I saw them talking at Stanwell Park, feigning a camaderie - but how do 2 swimmers leading a point score manage to deadheat without being a little competitive. I'd love to see the video of that race! Dave's got the slight margin but if he makes one mistake....Terry McGeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378167735941610930.post-10790813009950002952009-04-01T20:26:00.000+11:002009-04-01T20:26:00.000+11:00I'd prefer to hear more about how wonderful the Ba...I'd prefer to hear more about how wonderful the Balmoral swim was and keep SWR a sweet secret.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378167735941610930.post-86946874026420573562009-03-31T15:50:00.000+11:002009-03-31T15:50:00.000+11:00South West Rocks, Rocks!What a great day twas on S...South West Rocks, Rocks!<BR/><BR/>What a great day twas on Sunday. The threat of inclement weather hangin around just before the race, had evaporated before too long and glorious sunshine, light off shore winds, warm water and slight seas prevailed.<BR/><BR/>The race: very well run, modestly priced, straight forward instructions, and an easily read course. Although there was a little trap for Davohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558367599418333780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378167735941610930.post-6439242457207633932009-03-30T19:09:00.000+11:002009-03-30T19:09:00.000+11:00A sparkling day at Balmoral. Clear skies, clear wa...A sparkling day at Balmoral. Clear skies, clear water and a very nice temperature for ocean swimming. Not a bull shark in sight..<BR/><BR/>However... to the lady who grabbed my foot and pulled me back 3 times just after the start of the race - how very dare you! Please read the Oceanswims etiquette guide and next time find your own patch of clear water! <BR/><BR/>Thanks to the organisers for a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378167735941610930.post-72963007295525270132009-03-30T15:29:00.000+11:002009-03-30T15:29:00.000+11:00Swimming conditions near perfect for a open water ...Swimming conditions near perfect for a open water swim at Balmoral. Organisation up to its usual high standards including tne thearte of a false start to get the blood pumping. I had the honour of escorting the last swimmer to the finish, who at one stage popped up and said 'I swim this for a bit of fun'. Summing up the day it was 'a bit of fun'.<BR/>P SerialAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378167735941610930.post-80542417850314377212009-03-30T07:02:00.000+11:002009-03-30T07:02:00.000+11:00Balmoral is heaven on a stick. Sparkling condition...Balmoral is heaven on a stick. Sparkling conditions, family atmosphere, neat and shiny people. And I swam with the lure of a freshly brewed coffee as my reward! Sadly, my time was still crap, but the caffeine hit was excellent.Shaynehttp://www.swimwrite.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378167735941610930.post-32349941002640169772009-03-29T20:02:00.000+11:002009-03-29T20:02:00.000+11:00Chill Out Rog the results are up. Just go into cer...Chill Out Rog the results are up. Just go into certificates.<BR/><BR/>You know you are at Balmoral when its $5 for sausage sandwich. Take me back to the $2 sausage sandwich and free beer at Stanwell Park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2378167735941610930.post-7787639767084862572009-03-29T17:59:00.000+11:002009-03-29T17:59:00.000+11:00First time at Balmoral Swim for me and I loved it!...First time at Balmoral Swim for me and I loved it! <BR/><BR/>There was a bit of a debacle after a false start (race director pressed wrong button on the megaphone!!!) but after reorganising everyone we were sent off to perfect water condition and an easy to navigate course.<BR/><BR/>Big turn out too and great coffee and breakfast afterwards with friends.<BR/><BR/>Does anyone know when the resultsRoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659807717587853841noreply@blogger.com