Last minute decision to head down to Coll beach and get in my first Polar Bear swim in December. Duckman was saying anything from 5.2c to 7.7c depending where I was (warmer as usual in front of the sea wall). 4c on land. 700metres @ 16mins North Lochs swim/walk with Grant & Stuart. Beautiful November morning for a wee adventure swim over in Ranish. Stunning scenery from up on Beinn Mhor, then swimming in with the tide in to Loch Grimshader. Duckman was saying anything from 7.3 to 8.3 degrees. A grand day out for sure. 8.9km @ 3hr 44 minutes. Quick pre work trunks swim at Coll beach this morning. Had 3 seals for company (spot them in the photo's). Tried to do a time lapse video but it didn't really work as I was swimming a bit far out to see me. Car park is looking much better now, thanks to whoever leveled it out. Duckman was saying a balmy 9 degrees. 1km @ 20 minutes. Ps. Also had a beach clean, tidying up someones leftover fireworks. Polar Bear Challenge, swim 2 completed Postman's walk/swim/walk with Stuart. Cracking day for an adventure swim down in Harris via the old Postman's walk. We walked from Urgha to Molinginis, then swam round to Loch Trolamaraig and then rejoined the Postman's path walking past the abandoned village of Gearraidh Lotaigear up to the finish point on the Rhenigidale road. We saw Porpoises, a seal, an eagle and plenty of other bird life too. Duckman was saying 10.2 degrees. We certainly have fantastic scenery around our islands.... Just had to get back in the sea today as it was a cracking Autumn day on the island. Duckman was saying 11 degrees. Went round in loops and enjoyed the relaxing after work swim wearing my cracking new swim cap. 1km @ 22 mins. A wet, windy & wavy Coll Beach. Was like an endless pool swimming up the way. Took me twice as long as usual but I enjoyed the slog. Was worthwhile as was free wheeling on the way back and it's good experience too, swimming in the waves. it's not always going to be calm. Duckman was saying 10.2 degrees average. 3km @ 1hr 13 mins. |
Colin S Macleod
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