Mentone Pink Caps

Wild dawn swim to celebrate the winter solstice. A big swell produced peaks & troughs in the bay. Water temperature 13.5C with visibility 3/10. The rough conditions were only for the brave but made for good stories @ Chain of Fools 🌅🌊🏊‍♀️🏊🏼‍♂️☕️🙂

Hey All,

Tomorrow morning we will be swimming at 7am (toes in) for the winter solstice.

Cheers
Luke

Surprisingly mild temperature & flat conditions with a strong north wind.
13.5C in the water with visibility 7/10. Looking forward to dawn swim for the winter solstice next Saturday. Arrive @ 6:40am for 7:00am start. Flashing bike light in your tow float recommended.
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Pink Caps Winter Solstice Swim
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Our regular swim will start early on Saturday 20 June 2026 to celebrate the shortest day of the year. Come & watch the winter sun rise from the poles with the cold water crew. Arrive @ 6:40am for a 7:00am start. Flashing bike light in your tow float is recommended so we don’t lose anyone in the dark. Experienced open water swimmers only for this one. Distances may vary depending on conditions & who shows up. Wetsuit also recommended for water temperature of 12C.

First winter swim for the cold water crew. Water temperature varied between 12.5 & 13C. Visibility 4/10 after rain during the week. Busy @ the cafe afterwards 🏊🏼‍♂️🏊‍♀️ ☕️🙂

Calm conditions with good visibility for today’s swim. Water temperature 14.5C. Lots of marine life visible on the sea floor. Good turn out for our weekly community swim & coffee afterwards 🏊🏼‍♂️🏊‍♀️ ☕️🙂

Another classic Pink Caps Community Swim on a crisp autumn morning in Melbs. Warmer in the water than out with good visibility in calm conditions. 1,000m, 2,000m & 3,000m groups came together for coffee @ Chain of Fools afterwards. Awesome 🌅🏊🏼‍♂️🏊‍♀️ ☕️🙂