Arwen and I met up at Keller this evening for a gorgeous, wild, sunset swim. The wind was racing and the bay roiling. Inside, though, the water was warmer than it’s been over at the bulb—55-degrees. Not sure if it’s the location or the time of day, but 55 felt nearly warm. It was impossible… Read More Wild Sunset (Day 332)
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)
Tonight Arwen and I joined a group at Keller Beach for a sunset, (nearly) full-moon rise swim. It was a perfect night for it; warm and clear, with gentle, calm water. Besides Arwen and Kira, most of the swimmers were new to me and it was lovely to meet so many other members of this… Read More Sunset & Moonrise (Day 279)
I met up with Arwen at Keller Beach this morning. We were greeted by a turkey vulture eating the carcass of something (we didn’t investigate what) that had washed up on the beach. It was a creepy way to start the swim, but once we got into the water (and past the eelgrass), things improved… Read More White Rocks (Day 253)
Harmful algae blooms have been making their way into Bay Area waters in the last few weeks. The Oakland Estuary, Alameda Beach, and Lake Merritt have all been recently featured in local media warning of red tide and potentially harmful algae blooms. Today the warnings made their way to my local swim spots. A warning… Read More Red Tide (Day 227)
Sheila, Arwen, Angie, and I had a swift swim at Keller Beach and then soaked in a sauna. Keller was quiet when we arrived; the tide was low so our swim started with a slog through the muck and eel grass, but then it felt great. The temperature seemed cooler this morning; not yet cold,… Read More Swim and a Sauna (Day 226)
Today feels like it’s lasted at least a year. We woke up at 4:10 am Quebec time (1:10 CA time) and headed to the airport for a long day of travel. Hazel and I had minimal delays, but Eliza was stuck in various airports for hours upon hours (she’s still in the air as I… Read More A Very Long Day (Day 219)
This morning Arwen and I met up at Keller for a chilly swim in a lovely high tide. Keller Beach is a small, pretty little beach in Point Richmond that is often busy on a weekend; families gathering for parties at the picnic areas, kids playing in the sand, teens laying in the sun. It’s… Read More Morning at Keller (Day 114)
The conditions were ideal for a full moon night swim last night. A balmy, light breeze ushered us down to Keller where the tide was ultra-low and the city lights twinkled in the distance across the dark bay. Arwen, Colleen, Sheila, and I met on the beach in giddy excitement. Swimming in the dark is… Read More Chasing the Moon (Day 48)
Today’s swim was a gorgeous sunset gathering on an unseasonably warm Friday evening with Colleen, Arwen, Angie, and myself (joined by Val at the end with wine!). It was lovely and calm and the water felt luxurious. There were people barbecuing, swimming, searching for clams, cuddling on the beach, and just generally celebrating a Friday… Read More Friday Evening Sunset (Day 42)