Over the course of this year, I’ve become evangelical about wild swimming. When something makes you feel as good as swimming in the open water makes me feel, you want to spread the word; recruit converts. Today, Maggie, a friend from the Point San Pablo Yacht Club (Kevin’s second home), joined us for our morning… Read More Recruiting (Day 294)
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Sheila, Angie, Kim, and I met up for a sunrise swim at the Albany Bulb today. We arrived in the darkness to discover we weren’t the only early birds: at least four lit-up buoys bobbed out in the bay and several towels, shoes, and piles of clothes littered the concrete circle. The sky was clear… Read More Swimming in the Dark (Day 293)
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The weather turned completely on its head and it’s like summer again. The Albany Bulb was a shimmering lagoon in the hot sun when Angie and I arrived late morning. Charlotte joined us today, which was lovely. It’s been a long time since we swam together! We had a leisurely swim: Angie’s knee was bothering… Read More Hot (Day 292)
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It was another gorgeous morning down at the Albany Bulb. Sheila, Angie, and I headed out just after the spectacle of sunrise was over. I was sad to miss it, but couldn’t complain too much as the clouds splashed across the sky in dramatic shapes and beautiful colors. Light reflected in long silky ribbons along… Read More Another Stunner (Day 291)
I arrived late for the 7 o’clock swimmers this morning, but as soon as I saw the glassy water, pink from the blush of sunrise still tinging the sky, I was very happy to be having a solo swim. After yesterday’s big swim, I wasn’t feeling the need to work too hard and the beauty… Read More Birdwatching (Day 290)
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I first learned about Brooks Island during the pandemic when Kevin and I kayaked out there and met Matt Allen, the park ranger who lives alone with his dog in the only house on the island and serves as its caretaker; keeping people away during the time of year when the birds are nesting there,… Read More Brooks Island Badge (Day 289)
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It was another gray morning down at the Albany Bulb today, but I didn’t mind. A big crowd showed up for the morning swim. They all seemed to dive right in and shoot off. Sheila, Angie, and I did our best to catch up. It’s harder for me these days because I can’t plunge right… Read More Cold, Gray, and, Lovely (Day 288)
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A busy morning kept me from my morning swim and so I thought it would be a perfect day to go out with one of the regular Keller Beach groups. On my previous trips to Keller, I’ve mostly been with Sheila, Arwen, or Angie (except for this last full moon swim—but even then I just… Read More Sunny Solo Swim at Keller (Day 287)
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Angie and I were at the Albany Bulb before light this morning. At just after 6 we weren’t even the first ones in the water. It was a magical feeling being down at the water so early in the morning, one I haven’t experienced in a long time. The air felt strangely warm, but the… Read More Swimming in the Dark (Day 286)
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While I have consistently managed to keep up my swimming for a remarkable 285 days, many of my other habits have eroded over the last couple of months. I’m struggling to keep up my journalling (something I’ve been pretty good about since the third grade!). I blame this blog for that one. By the time… Read More Habit (Day 285)
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Jenny Swimming 