The King Edward's Bay Swimmers celebrated midsummer's day with a sunrise swim. Rising before the lark, they were in the sea at 4 20 am, just as the sun broke the horizon. The sky was clear to the east, so the swimmers had a superb view of the sun as it began its daily journey. 18 folk enjoyed a swim in calm waters, before an alfresco breakfast on the beach complete with sausages cooked over a brazier. YC joined in the dip, before heading off to the Windy Gyle Fell Race. Onwards and upwards!
Postscript - the Windy Gyle fell race was run in almost ideal conditions. High clouds, warm but not too hot, and dry under foot. YC took it canny (code for "more fitness needed"), running round steadily paced by Steph Scott, until she disappeared into the distance on the run down The Street. After 76 mins covering 8 miles and 2,000 ft, YC found himself back at the finish. After watching the other runners come in, there was just time for a "wild swim" in The Coquet - much warmer than the North Sea. Many thanks to Team Green (Phil, James & Thomas) and Sue Mitchell who masterminded the race.
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| sunrise swim |
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| don't drop the sausages Roger! |
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| Mr & Mrs Rev T before their swim |
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al fresco breakfast
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