Today after work Mr G and I went down to the beach at the Oceanside Pier for a swim. The water was green-blue, warm, and calm. Small waves and light wind. We studied the water a bit to try to figure out whether there was a significant current out there one way or another. The breeze was north to south and the surface of the water appeared to be moving slightly north to south, but I thought that I knew everything and felt that the water movement was neutral. So, out we swim-a variety of side stroke, crawl, kicking on our backs, breast stroke, backstroke. We were wearing fins and relaxed and took our time.
When we were far out we noticed that there WAS a fairly strong current running north to south because we were swimming and going nowhere for about 15-20 minutes. We made a push, got around the pier, and the swim in was easier with the water helping us in, although we had to angle our swim northward to keep the current from carrying us south toward the pier pilings. It was a milestone for Mr. G because it was his first time around the pier, and he had to fight a significant current also! He did a great job and moved up a level for sure!
When we were far out we noticed that there WAS a fairly strong current running north to south because we were swimming and going nowhere for about 15-20 minutes. We made a push, got around the pier, and the swim in was easier with the water helping us in, although we had to angle our swim northward to keep the current from carrying us south toward the pier pilings. It was a milestone for Mr. G because it was his first time around the pier, and he had to fight a significant current also! He did a great job and moved up a level for sure!
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