Sea temp off the Cove steps was 16.8°C on Sunday — as warm as it gets round here, so a good week to bring anyone who has been on the fence.
Saturday swim: high water is 07:42, so we meet at the boathouse at 07:00 and swim the slack. Forecast is SW force 3 easing, which usually means a bit of texture off the point but fine inside the bay. Tow floats on, as always — the mackerel boats start early this time of year.
Is the top car park open again? The lane was coned off last weekend and it's a long walk down with all the kit. Also 16.8 — practically tropical, I might actually stay in for the full hour.