Port Melbourne Icebergs

It is June! You all know what that means. Winter Solstice sun rise swim on Sunday 21st June meeting at 6:40 am. This year an enhanced event is being organised by another group at the same location. See link in comments below for details. They are getting in the water about 7:20 for a short dip or a swim Sunrise is at 7:35. Some PM Icebergers will be doing their regular sunrise swim. Challenge yourself and do something a bit uncomfortable to start, but the elation you will feel afterwards is well worth it. Meeting at the rear of the Port Melb Life saving club. Hot drinks and the best home made goodies available on site.

Icebergs under the new roof out of the rain after their swim today.

Icebergs enjoying the new roof under the lsc deck out of the rain today. Broady cooking his black sausage that some like and others would say something else.

St Patrick’s Day at the Icebergers cafe.

Port Melbourne Icebergers swam in the Pier to Perignon swim on Sunday.

Icebergers had their 10th Birthday at Port Melbourne today. Over 40 swimmers and partners brought cakes galore and even some poetry to read about the event.

‘Twas ten years ago, so I’m told
Some locals, both handsome and bold
Began the tradition
Without inhibition
To swim without fear of the cold

It’s at dawn, legend has it, they gather.
And swim between poles, open slather.
These burgers of ice
I’m told they’re quite nice
But their chit chat is total blather.

Despite the unpleasant smell
Our numbers continue to swell
So come down to the beach
Join in, all and each
We’re a friendly bunch, give us a yell.

PM Icebergers were in 2 different events yesterday. The U24 6km swim at Sorento and the Cliffs swim 3 km from Beaumaris

Our superstar Nami completed the third of her triple swimming crown yesterday. She completed a 37 km (yes 37 km!) swim down the Derwent river yesterday. 8:57 hrs. Amazing time. Previously she had completed the VIC U24, and the WA Rotnest 25 km.

5:45 am and icebergs getting in for the summer solstice swim. Sun rise @5:54.
Followed by homemade cakes and treats with Christmas carols on a violin. 🎻. 🧁 🎂