Seal Island Swimmers - Open Water and Pool Swimming in Selsey
Sunday, 4 December 2011
FRIDAY BREAKFAST
Many of the Friday swimmers have coffee together. Through the winter they meet at The Rivi - 10.30-Noon. Just come along - even if you have missed the swimming session.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
The Oasis pool will be open until noon.
END OF YEAR CHALLENGES
Two Friday Swimmers completed their first T30- both demonstrating emphatically that they have greatly improved their fitness levels this year. Well done both of you.
Looking ahead to next year:
we will be having regular T30 challenges
and
we will be looking at ways of accommodating those who do not want to swim lengths, but want to exercise in the water.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
End of Year Challenges
If anyone wants to join me in the British Swimming T-30 challenge again, meet me at the pool in time to start swimming at 8.30 OR 9.30am this Friday, 2nd December.
This is a great way to check and see how far you have progressed this year, and there's still time to improve by 31st December when we repeat the T-30.
T-30 = number of lengths you swim in 30mins. Can't remember who actually did this last year, but if you did, you will know what your current T-30 is.
Aim is to swim to your maximum ability - not go dead slow this month and then go like a rocket on 31st December!
Sunday, 20 November 2011
THE OASIS WINTER OPENING TIMES
Competition Pool & Gym
| Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday | 7am - 8pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 8pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 8pm 7am - 7pm 7am - 7pm |
Leisure Pool| Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday | 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 10am - 6pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm |
Aqua Aerobics| Monday Thursday Thursday | 9am 9am 6.30pm |
Splash Babies: 0-18 months| Tuesday | 1pm - 1.30pm |
Splash Tots: 18 months - 3yrs| Tuesday | 1.30pm - 2pm |
FRIDAY SWIMS
I will no longer be swimming at 9am on Fridays because I will be training earlier. Thanks to those who have turned up on Fridays and I hope you continue to enjoy your leisurely swims and coffee.
British Swimming
http://www.swimming.org/
The Oasis
http://www.bunnleisure.co.uk/activities/the-oasis-complex.aspx
TIDES THIS WEEK
http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide/EasyTide/ShowPrediction.aspx?PortID=0069&PredictionLength=7SELSEY LIFEBOAT
http://www.selseylifeboats.co.uk/MULBERRY DIVERS
http://www.mulberrydivers.co.uk/
SWIMMING AND THE SEA THIS WEEK
THE OASIS THIS WEEK
AQUAMon 9am Mel
Wed 9am Mel
Thur 6.30pm Emma
TIDES THIS WEEK
http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide/EasyTide/ShowPrediction.aspx?PortID=0069&PredictionLength=7SELSEY LIFEBOAT
http://www.selseylifeboats.co.uk/MULBERRY DIVERS
http://www.mulberrydivers.co.uk/
Saturday, 5 November 2011
BRITISH SWIMMING NEWS
Some exciting things are happening in British Swimming. Follow all the news at
OLYMPIC TICKET OFFERS
The Times Group (Times, Sunday Times, Sun) newspapers are running a 'text to win' competition for tickets to 2012 Olympic swimming events.
I have no idea what the cost of the text is, so do check, it probably includes a donation to the 2012 Team fund.
I have no idea what the cost of the text is, so do check, it probably includes a donation to the 2012 Team fund.
SERIOUS ABOUT SWIMMING?
If you swim more than 20 lengths and want to increase your distance, time and style, there is a swimmer who would like a training buddy on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm. Idea is to meet and encourage each other. Contact me at swimselsey@yahoo.co.uk
SWIMMING AND THE SEA THIS WEEK
THE OASIS THIS WEEK
AQUAMon 9am Mel
Wed 9am Mel
Thur 6.30pm Emma
SWIM
Fri 9am Meet for a LEISURELY SWIM and coffee in The Oasis cafe afterwards.
YES! One person remembered their Noodle this week, I will take mine next week and if anyone else remembers we will do some gentle exercises together next week at 9.30am.
TIDES THIS WEEK
http://easytide.ukho.gov.uk/EasyTide/EasyTide/ShowPrediction.aspx?PortID=0069&PredictionLength=7SELSEY LIFEBOAT
http://www.selseylifeboats.co.uk/MULBERRY DIVERS
http://www.mulberrydivers.co.uk/
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
DIVING
The 18th edition of the FINA Diving World Cup will take place in London (GBR) from the 20-26 February 2012, at the Aquatic Centre, Olympic Park, London.
Our Olympic team will be decided at this event. Keep checking this site for details of tickets and how you can support Team GB.
A bit of fun - the official song and images of the recent Fina World Championships in China.
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
13,500 !!!
That's how many tickets were sold in the first four hours when tickets went on sale for the British Championships.
8 REASONS WHY SWIMMING IS GOOD FOR YOU LADIES
Information on the benefits of regular swimming.
http://www.swimming.org/swimfit/swimfit-tips/swimmings-super-eight-women/11331/
SELSEY SENIORS SPLASHDOWN
A ten week challenge will start on 9th January for all senior swimmers.
It doesn't matter if you swim one length or one hundred lengths, the aim of this challnege is to help you gradually improve your swimming.
THE OASIS THIS WEEK
Now is the time to get down to our local pool. The Groggles have gone, and the pool is wonderfully quiet.
Whether you swim for leisure or want to pace up and down and clock up the miles, the lanes are uncluttered, and the main swimming area is often deserted.
Aqua
Mon 9am Mel
Wed 9am Mel
Thur 6.30pm Emma
Geneal Swim Together
Fri 9am Meet for a gentle swim and coffee afterwards.
TIDES THIS WEEK
TIDES THIS WEEK
The current sea temperature is 15oC. The temperature will drop quite quickly now, time for the wet suit if you are thinking of being in the open water this month.
Tide Table:
LIFEBOAT
Selsey Lifeboat station has been busy this week, Follow their news at:
DIVING
http://www.mulberrydivers.co.uk/
BRITISH SWIMMING
I've got a golden ticket!
I've got tickets to the heats and finals of the British Swimming Championships at the Olympic Aquatics Centre next March. This is where the places in Team GB for the London Olympics will be decided.
Tickets go on general sale next week, and cost £11.
Sunday, 9 October 2011
TEN WEEK PERSONAL CHALLENGE
No one signed up for the 10 Week Challenge.
If anyone is interested, and comes forward, this will be launched again in January.
TIDES THIS WEEK
The current sea temperature is 17oC. Although the temperature has not dropped since mid June, the prevailing winds this week will make for some rougher sea conditions, and it will feel cold when you leave the water. If you are open water swimming this week, do wear a bright orange or red hat so that you can be spotted in the dips in-between the waves.
Tide Table:
LIFEBOAT
Selsey Lifeboat station has been busy this week, Follow their news at:
DIVING
http://www.mulberrydivers.co.uk/
THE OASIS THIS WEEK
Aqua
Mon 9am Mel
Wed 9am Mel
Thur 6.30pm Emma
Geneal Swim Together
Fri 9am Free swim
9.30am Join together for some water based exercises, bring your own Noodle if you have one.
It's Official - Swimming IS good for you
We all know that swimming is a healthy way to exercise, no mater what age or shape we are, but did you know about some of the more therapeutic results that some people have experienced when they have taken the plunge.
Sunday, 11 September 2011
NEXT POSTS
I will be away at swimming bootcamp until the w/c 26th September.
DAVID WALLIAMS
What an incredible journey he is undertaking, You can follow him on facebook, or Sports Relief at
You can still sponsor David, for details visit the above site.
THE OASIS THIS WEEK
Aqua Monday 9am Mel
Wednesday 9am Mel
Thursday 6.30pm EmmaWednesay 6.30pm General Swim, meet in the pool
TIDES, LINKS
The sea temperature is still 17oC, but keep an eye on the wind speed and direction this week if you are open water swimming. Although the wind speed is set to drop to 4 by Thursday, it will be coming from the North East - an off-shore wind, so do take care.
Mulberry Divers: http://www.mulberrydivers.co.uk/
Thursday, 8 September 2011
PERSONAL CHALLENGE GET READY
ONE MONTH TO REGISTRATION
You can register on Wednesday 5th October 6.30pm
or Friday 7th October 9am
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
TEAM GB
The schedule for the British Gas Swimming Championships has been published. This is what our dedicated young swimmers are getting out of bed at 5am for, day in day out. Their performance at these championships will decide who makes Team GB for Olympics 2012.
http://www.swimming.org/britishswimming/news/swimming/british-gas-swimming-championships-schedule-unveiled/10683/
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
PRESS RELEASE
Below is a copy of the press release from the RNLI detailing the success of this years' fundraising during Lifeboat Week. Fantastic! Well done everyone who worked so hard to make this a record breaking year.
6 September Selsey 43 2011
Selsey lifeboat week delivers record results
In its 150th anniversary year Selsey RNLIs lifeboat week has broken all previous records with the various fundraising events delivering a whopping £18,272.44 after expenses. On behalf of the Selsey RNLI Branch, Chairman John Light commented: “That such a fantastic response by the public makes all the hard work planning, organising and delivering the events by everyone involved so worthwhile.”
Although this year’s lifeboat week events followed a similar pattern to previous years as it was the 150th anniversary it was very gratifying that the ‘best laid plans’ did actually bear fruit and that the weather was kind for all the outdoor activities.
There were a few particular highlights worthy of mention including: soldier Anthony Reed’s marriage proposal to Fran McGill via a banner on Selsey’s all weather lifeboat Voluntary Worker during the sail past prior to his deployment in Afghanistan; a balloon (from the balloon race) reaching Trier in Germany (!) and the attendance of the RNLIs latest slipway launched Tamar class all weather lifeboat Alfred Albert Williams from Bembridge, Isle of Wight.
Once again a very big thank you to everyone for coming along and taking part and for the very generous donations received on behalf of the RNLI.
Sunday, 4 September 2011
THE OASIS THIS WEEK
AQUA - Thanks Mel, the music is great! It makes a big difference.
9am Monday Mel
9am Wednesday Mel
6.30pm Thursday Emma
LINKS THIS WEEK
WATER TEMPERATURE 17oC
TIDES:
http://www.tidetimes.org.uk/Selsey_Bill-20110825.htmlLIFEBOAT NEWS
DIVING
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
CONGRATULATIONS
... to Roger Allsop who became the oldest person to swim the English Channel. He is 70. Brilliant!
Monday, 29 August 2011
LIFEBOAT AND DIVERS THIS WEEK
DIVERS
LIFEBOAT - Has been out again this week, for details and photos go to:
10 WEEK PERSONAL CHALLENEGE
This will be launched on 1st October.
Details of registration date etc. to come, so get ready for a change in your life.
If you know anyone who would be interested in a pro-active approach to getting fitter, ask them to contact Avril.
SEA SWIMMING THIS WEEK
Sea Temperature 17oC (About as warm as it is going to get this year)
Quite a few people have been spotted in the sea this week. I went in Thursday, it was a bit rough. Friday was better, and Saturday better still. From the weather charts we should have a good few days of swimming this week before the wind speeds pick up again.
With the New Moon on Monday we will see Spring tides from the middle of the week so do check tide times before leaping in.
With the New Moon on Monday we will see Spring tides from the middle of the week so do check tide times before leaping in.
Tide Times see
http://www.tidetimes.org.uk/Selsey_Bill-20110825.html
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
CHALLENGE YOURSELF THIS WINTER
Details of an exciting 10 week personal challenge will be launched this weekend. Be the first to sign up, and get as many friends as possible to join you - or the least they can do is support and encourage you!
FUN AND INFORMATIVE
Have a look at this site, lots of excellent advice, training videos etc., Lots of information for ALL levels.
TIDE TIMES
I have found a better website for showing the high and low water tide times for Selsey Bill. It also shows sun rise and sun set, neaps and springs etc. Each week I will post a link to this site and you can pick the information for the day(s) that you want.
http://www.tidetimes.org.uk/Selsey_Bill-20110825.html
Monday, 22 August 2011
AQUA UPDATE
Mel will be taking over the Wednesday classes from now on.
BUT
These classes are being run on a trial basis only. If not enough people turn up The Oasis will not run them anymore.
Sunday, 21 August 2011
GENERAL SWIMMING INFO
Anyone up for a personal swimming challenge to run for ten weeks from 14th October to 23rd December?
TEAM GB - World Champions
Way to go! WORLD CHAMPIONS
Team GB picked up a well deserved Gold Medal today in Lousanne.
The Brownlee brothers also won Gold and Bronze medals in the individual sprint.
Helen Jenkins was pipped at the post for Bronze in the ladies sprint after leading for 3/4 of the race. Great swim Helen, a joy to watch.
LIFEBOAT THIS WEEK
Our lifeboats have been pretty busy recently. Check out the details of their Shouts and of the very succesful Lifeboat Week at:
http://www.selseylifeboats.co.uk/
THIS WEEK AT THE OASIS
Aqua Classes
Monday 9am Mel
Wednesday Tel Oasis to see if they have organised cover yet
Thursday 6.30pm Emma
SWIMMING
As the pool is busy and it is getting diffucult to swim lengths after 8.30am, the Friday group are not meeting through August. Several of us are going at different times to suit ourselves.
We will start again with Swim and Breakfast regularly from Friday 30th September with free swim from 9am and exercises in the pool together at 9.30am.
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
TEAM GB
Many congratulations to Kerri-Anne Payne on becoming the first person to qualify for TEAM GB for next years' Olympics. Kerri-Anne won a Gold Medal today in the World Open Water 10K swimming championships in Shanghai.
For her tips on open water swimming go to:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/mattslater/2011/06/no_payne_no_gain.html
Monday, 18 July 2011
WHAT DO LIFEBOATS DO IN A YEAR?
A couple of years ago Selsey Lifeboat Station had to fall in-line with national RNLI policy and stop firing a maroon every time a lifeboat is launched from the station. Fortunately, via word-of-mouth and local papers, we know that the lifeboats at Selsey are kept busy throughout the year. But have you ever wondered what the RNLI do nationally in one year? At their AGM in May they published the folowing figures, it makes interesting reading.
3,230 Lifeboats launched in times of darkness
1,958,581 Preventative actions taken
17,320 Children learned safety messages in the
'Beach in the City' education programme
8,313 People rescued by lifeboat crews - that's an
average of 23 per day.
average of 23 per day.
10,758 Hours lifeboat volunteers spent saving lives at sea
£7 million RNLI Christmas cards sold through its shops
and enough rock to cover 131 lengths of an
Olympic Size swimming pool - no I didn't
eat them all!
Olympic Size swimming pool - no I didn't
eat them all!
15 Launches on Christmas Day - do hope their dinners
were kept hot for them.
Information is taken from the latest edition of 'The Lifeboat', and this also includes a fascinating account of a harrowing launch that Hayling Island undertook in March of this year.
If anyone would like me to pass on my copies of 'The Lifeboat' to them, please email me.
Saturday, 16 July 2011
WHEN TO WEAR A WETSUIT
If you are open water swimming when should you wear a wetsuit? Regular open water swimmers would say year round, but there are guide lines for those who only like the occasional summer dip. These guidelines are often mandatory in open water competitions.
If the water temperature is:
Over 22oC - don't wear a wetsuit, you will get VERY hot, banned in open water competitions
14oC-22oC - optional
THE OASIS THIS WEEK
No sign of Kate on Wednesday, so we do hope she is OK. Check with The Oasis beforehand this Wednesday to see if they are running a class.
The Oasis is getting busier with the holiday season upon us, so pick your times if you don't like the changing room chaos and the packed pools.
Aqua classes
- Monday 9am - Mel
- Wednesday 9am - Kate
- Thursday 6.30pm - Emma
- Wednesday 9.30am - meet in the pool
- Wednesday evening (Check with Mike at Sports Dream for more details)
- Friday 9.30am - swim and exercise, meet in the pool
- Saturday mornings 7-10am
- Tuesday evenings 7-8pm
- Contact Mulberry Divers for more information
SEA SWIMMING THIS WEEK
Still some swell which makes getting in and out of the water tricky at high tide, but water temperature is good for open water swimming at the moment.
Sea Temperature: 15oC
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
LIFEBOAT IN ACTION
10 July 2011 Selsey 29 2011
Broken down angling boat Lesley Ann given assistance
Selsey RNLI all weather lifeboat (ALB) Voluntary Worker launched at 7.30am to go to the assistance of a 10 metre angling boat the Lesley Ann broken down with two men on board approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Bognor Regis.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 7.47am to find that the two anglers had been fishing all night and when they came to start their engine to return home the Lesley Ann’s batteries were flat. Without power they were also unable to recover the boat’s anchor, which became the first task for the volunteer lifeboat crew using Voluntary Worker’s capstan. A towline was then secured between the ALB and Lesley Ann and a course set for the casualty’s home port of Littlehampton.
As Littlehampton lifeboat was due to launch on exercise and having heard the radio conversation between Selsey lifeboat crew and the anglers they offered to tow the Lesley Ann from the harbour entrance up river to the Littlehampton Marina.
At 8.35am just outside Littlehampton Harbour the tow was passed from Voluntary Worker to Littlehampton lifeboat. Selsey lifeboat was then released to return to station at 8.39am arriving back by 9.19am.
· Photos and videos of Selsey RNLI lifeboat and crew can be viewed at the RNLI Press Centre at www.rnli.org.uk/press
Monday, 11 July 2011
BODY SCRUB
If you swim in the sea or pool alot, you may benefit from a body scrub once a week. Don't go to a salon or buy expensive scrubs, try this home recipe. Costs less than £2 and lasts a couple of months and leaves your skin smooth and moisterised.
1 x 350g tub coarse sea salt (79p Waitrose)
1 x 350g tub fine sea salt (79p Waitrose)
1 tblsp your favourite shower gel
Few drops of your favourite aromatherapy oil OR 1 tsp olive oil
CHICHESTER BIG SWIM
There is still time to join the Big Swim in Chichester (21st August)
The swim is at Chichester Watersports Centre
The OASIS THIS WEEK
Aqua classes
- Monday 9am - Mel
- Wednesday 9am - Kate
- Thursday 6.30pm - Emma
- Wednesday 9.30am - meet in the pool
- Friday 9.30am - swim and exercise, meet in the pool
- Saturday mornings 7-10am
- Tuesday evenings 7-8pm
- Contact Mulberry Divers for more information
SEA SWIIMMING THIS WEEK
Well, last week was not quite the sort of swimming weather we were promised! Let's hope this week sees finer weather and calmer seas for swimming
The sea temperature this week is: 15oC - it's getting warmer.
ONE YEAR AND COUNTING
The big countdown to the 2012 Olympics in London will start VERY soon. Start your journey here:
http://uk.mg40.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=62tfhla285n8u
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
JUNIOR WARDENS VISIT LIFEBOAT
1 July2011
Junior community wardens visit Selsey lifeboat station
Selsey Community Wardens’, Gareth Jones and Jay Blackwood, brought a small group of junior community wardens from Seal School to visit the RNLI lifeboat station in Selsey.
The junior community wardens all appeared fascinated by both the inshore (Betty and Thomas Moore) and all weather (Voluntary Worker) lifeboats, and showed great interest by asking a variety of questions. Mike Valmas (Selsey Lifeboat Station Admin. Officer) commented: “It shows a lot of dedication on the part of leaders of groups such as this and they deserve our thanks for introducing youngsters to be responsible local citizens.”
The Selsey junior community warden scheme, working in partnership with Seal School and the community wardens, aims to raise environmental, social, and community awareness among the children. The objective is to work with young people, helping promote responsible citizenship in order to benefit their communities. It also links in practical events with curriculum subjects such as citizenship, and personal, social and health education.
Youngsters taking part work with the community wardens on various supervised projects, such as:
· Helping with neighbourhood clean-ups.
· Cycle safety training.
· Sport and team building activities.
· Developing projects that bring together older and younger generations.
They also take part in events and activities that help them develop trust and teamwork and understand important social issues, through individual and group challenges.
LIFEBOAT LAUNCHED
3 July 2011
Assistance provided to yacht ‘Nenriki’ becalmed and drifting with a fouled propeller
Selsey RNLI all weather lifeboat Voluntary Worker launched at 7.30am to assist the 29 foot yacht ‘Nenriki’ becalmed and drifting with a fouled propeller approximately 2 miles south south-east of the lifeboat station.
The lifeboat was on scene at 7.44am and discovered that the two crew members (a father and son) had unsuccessfully been trying to remove a plastic sack which had become entangled around the propeller. In the flat calm and clear water conditions it was easy to see the offending piece of plastic.
Four of the lifeboat crew went aboard the yacht, and along with the father and son positioned themselves on the bow, which had the desired effect of lifting the propeller almost clear of the water. Another lifeboat crewman working from Voluntary Worker’s inflatable dinghy was then able to reach under the propeller and remove the plastic sack.
By 8.14am the propeller was cleared and Nenriki’s skipper trialled his propulsion equipment which proved to be undamaged. The lifeboat crew then returned to Voluntary Worker and at 8.19am the yacht and crew continued on their passage to Brighton Marina.
The lifeboat then returned to station arriving back at 9.40am and was once again made ready for service by 10am.
· For photos and videos of Selsey RNLI lifeboat and crew visit the RNLI Press Centre at www.rnli.org.uk/press
All home, safe and sound, that's what we like to here! Well done to all at Selsey Lifeboat Station.
Sunday, 3 July 2011
SUMMER SOCIAL
Any Seal Island Swimmers interested in getting together socially one evening this summer, email me with what evening(s) suit you best and I'll arrange something. It would be good to meet up with others who swim at different times or locations.
THE OASIS THIS WEEK
Kate will be taking the Monday 9am class this week.
Aqua classes
- Monday 9am - Kate
- Wednesday 9am - Kate
- Thursday 6.30pm - Emma
- Wednesday 10am - meet in the pool
- Friday 9am - swim and exercise, meet in the pool
- Stop for coffee/breakfast afterwards
- (I won't be stopping after swimming through July and August)
- Saturday mornings 7-10am
- Tuesday evenings 7-8pm
- Contact Mulberry Divers for more information
SELSEY LIFEBOAT THIS WEEK
Launch News will be posted as soon as it is received from Selsey Lifeboat. Watch this space.
Plan ahead for Lifeboat Week, 31st July to 7th August
For Events News
For Events News
SEA SWIMMING THIS WEEK
Another good week to take a dip. Keep an eye on the tides this week, it's Springs.
Current Sea Temperature 14oC
Tide Times
Saturday, 2 July 2011
TRAIN LIKE AN OLYMPIC ATHLETE!
You may not want to make competition stanrdard (who does!) but this is an interesting article about Rebecca Adlington. If you want to make SMALL changes to your fitness/performance I am afraid there is no quick fix, you have to put in the time in the pool.
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
TEAM GB
You can sign up for tickets to see our young Olympic hopefuls bid for a place in Team GB at
UPDATE Aqua Monday 4th July
This class WILL be running. Kate will be covering for Mel.
9am - The Oasis
Monday, 27 June 2011
Aqua Monday 4th July
Mell will not be taking this class and The Oasis reception have said they will let me know Wednesday if the class will be covered or cancelled. Will post details as soon as I have them.
Thanks for the new music Mel, it was great fun
Thanks for the new music Mel, it was great fun
Sunday, 26 June 2011
THE OASIS THIS WEEK
No news of any changes but do let me know if you are made aware of any, so that I can circulate information to regular users of the Oasis Pool. Thank you!
Aqua classes
- Monday 9am - Mel
- Wednesday 9am - Kate
- Thursday 6.30pm - Emma
- Wednesday 10am - meet in the pool
- Friday 9am - swim and exercise, meet in the pool
- Stop for coffee/breakfast afterwards
- (I won't be stopping after swimming through July and August - but most of the usual group will be up in Smugglers about 10.45am)
- Saturday mornings 7-10am
- Tuesday evenings 7-8pm
- Contact Mulberry Divers for more information
SEA SWIMMING THIS WEEK
Weather looks set for some better open water swimming this week.
Current Sea Temperature: 14oC
Sounds chilly but it is the average temperature for lakes and rivers at this time of year)
SELSEY LIFEBOAT THIS WEEK
Lots of photos of the 150th birthday parade can be found here
http://www.selseylifeboats150.co.uk/150%20Anniversary/150%20Anniversary%20Timeline.htm
For opening times of the shop and details of coffee mornings etc. run by Selsey Lifeboat Association visit
http://www.selseylifeboats.co.uk/Ladies/SelseyLifeboatAssociation.html
For more information visit
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
WATERPROOF WATCHES
If you are considering buying a 'waterproof' watch, here are a few points to bare in mind:
- there is no such thing as a waterPROOF watch, watches can only be water RESISTANT to certain depths/pressures
- the ATM rating relates to the STATIC pressure underwater a watch can tolerate. e.g. 3ATM = 30 metres. BUT this does not take account of rapid, repeated contact with water e.g. swimming.
- The minimum recommended ATM for swimming is 5ATM = 50 metres
- 3ATM = occasional contact with water (shower, washing up)
- *5 ATM = pool swimming to a maximum of water depth 2 metres
- 10 ATM = open water swimming, snorkelling
- 20+ ATM = diving
- Choose a larger faced watch, water will slightly distort the hands and numbers.
Monday, 20 June 2011
LOCAL BIG SWIM
Chichester will host its' first Big Swim on 21st August 2011. This is being organised by Westgate Leisure and will take place at Chichester Watersports Centre. Ages 15-70+, distances 750m and 1500m. There is still time to register.
For mor infomration
http://www.chichester.gov.uk/index.cfm?ArticleID=16967
POST SWIM MUNCH?
If you are planning to eat in or takeaway after a swim, check out the Food Standards Agency Rating for the different eateries around Selsey . You may be surprised to discover what the Cafe Max (Oasis), and The Tipsy Teapot have in common.
http://ratings.food.gov.uk/QuickSearch.aspx?q=selsey
Saturday, 18 June 2011
SELSEY LIFEBOAT THIS WEEK
150th Anniversary Tee Shirts are now available in the Lifeboat Shop at the foot of the steps to the Lifeboat House.
For opening times of the shop and details of coffee mornings etc. run by Selsey Lifeboat Association visit
http://www.selseylifeboats.co.uk/Ladies/SelseyLifeboatAssociation.html
For opening times of the shop and details of coffee mornings etc. run by Selsey Lifeboat Association visit
http://www.selseylifeboats.co.uk/Ladies/SelseyLifeboatAssociation.html
For more information visit
MULBERRY DIVERS NEWS THIS WEEK
SELSEY LIFEBOAT STATION -150th Anniversary
2011 is the 150th anniversary of Selsey Lifeboats and to celebrate (and help raise funds) we have a range of exclusive tee-shirts with the special logo in a range of sizes at £12.50 each. Dive the site wear the tee-shirt! There are now also fleeces (to order only) for £25. We also have some posters at £2.50 each. All money from the posters, tee-shirts and fleeces goes to Selsey Lifeboats. For other events during 2011 check out the website at
For more details of Mulberry Divers visit their website at:
http://www.mulberrydivers.co.uk
SEA SWIMMING THIS WEEK
Quite a bit of seaweed beeing washed up this week in the wake of the wind whipping up the sea. Not June weather at all is it! Fine once you get 50 yards out.
Sea Temperature this week: Still only 13oC
For Tide Times
Sea Temperature this week: Still only 13oC
For Tide Times
THE OASIS THIS WEEK
AQUA CLASSES
9am Monday Mel
9am Wednesday Kate
6.30pm Thursday Emma
GENERAL SWIM
10am Wednesday
9am Friday
For more details
MULBERRY DIVERS (Scuba/Snorkelling)
Training in the pool at The Oasis
Training in the pool at The Oasis
7-8pm Tuesday
7-10am SaturdayFor more details
UNDER THE SELSEY SEA
There are a couple of clips on Youtube filmed by divers around Selsey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBSNSD35jkc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBSNSD35jkc
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
MULBERRY DIVERS
Did you know that Mulberry Divers stocks items for swimmers too? They stock:
Swim Goggles and Masks
Ear Clear
Waterproof Boots and Shoes
Wetsuits ... and a lot more.
You can find them at East Beach Shops. They are very helpful and happy to share the considerable knowledge they have of the waters around Selsey.
Visit their website at: www.mulberrydivers.co.uk.
You never know, you may be tempted to give diving a try. You would be surprised at what lives in, and lies on, the seabed around the Manhood Peninsular.
BRITISH WOMEN SETS WORLD RECORD
47 year old Penny Palfrey today set a new world record when she completed a 67 mile unassisted ocean swim between two Cayman Islands. That is equivalent to 4288 lengths of The Oasis Short Distance 25 metre pool - only Penny was swimming in shark infested waters!
Sunday, 12 June 2011
Sea Swimming This Week
Swim with a rising or slack tide, best time to swim is an hour either side of high tide. Take care if you are getting out of the water down by the West Street Coastguard Ramp, the rising tide can hurl you towards the breakwater on the west side of the ramp.
Current sea temperature 13oC
Current sea temperature 13oC
TIDE TIMES THIS WEEK
With a full moon on the 15th June, spring tides will start to race from Tuesdays' evening tide. For times.........
NATIONAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The National Swimming Championships start on Tuesday. You can get live updates and follow events on Twitter and Facebook. The competitors will be doing their best to impress as they try to qualify for places in Team GB for next years London Olympics.
CONGRATULATIONS
Many congratulations to David Sparkes, British Swimming and ASA Chief Executive for receiving an OBE in the Birthday Honours list for his dedication to developing swimming in Britain.
The BIG SPLASH
British Swimming and the BBC are getting together to try and get everyone in the UK into the water. The Big Splash is an event that is running over 10 months, and you can find out more details at:
The emphasis is on fun, so why not leap in and lark about with the children/grand children, or have a quiet relaxing time in a pool on your own. Whatever floats your boat!
Sadly our local pool at The Oasis is not involved, but Butlins in Bognor is and so are these pools. For local pools taking part
MUSIC MUSIC
If you teach aqua, I know it's not easy tailoring the music to suit the pupil demographics. Here is one useful site I found.
If you go to a class and find the music boring or uninspiring, tell your tutor. Tutors can't know what pupils would prefer if no one tells them. Does anyone remember the classes that Clare used to run at the old pool in Selsey (where The Oasis now stands)? It was cold and dark, the roof leaked and the pool was breaking up under our feet, but with the music mix that Clare played we never wanted to get out of the water.
Thanks Kate for the 80s mix last Wednesday, it was fun.
Thanks Kate for the 80s mix last Wednesday, it was fun.
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