I have been spending my Sunday mornings with the Maui pink capped swimmers at South Maluaka Beach, Makena. The swimmers are a group of adults, many are affiliated with Masters Swimming groups on Maui.
The course varies... a 1 mile, 1.5 mile, or 2.4 mile swim, depending on the pod or group of swimmers. We all leave together, but may break off in groups depending on the playfulness or ability. There's the power-up/speed group that churns to Big Beach and back (2.4 miles) with barely a break; the exploratory group that swims and stops to check out the rays, starfish and turtles along the way and adds in a bit of social chatter. Lastly, there's the snorkel group that REALLY meanders, a sort of snorkel/swim.
Regardless, of our abilities or attitude, we are all here to some degree for the same reason ……… to enjoy and appreciate nature, the living creatures residing underwater, the beauty and blue splendor and coolness of the ocean and the gift our bodies provide to us to enjoy, appreciate and take it all in with a wide smile. I am always appreciative of the each Sunday’s swim.
The course varies... a 1 mile, 1.5 mile, or 2.4 mile swim, depending on the pod or group of swimmers. We all leave together, but may break off in groups depending on the playfulness or ability. There's the power-up/speed group that churns to Big Beach and back (2.4 miles) with barely a break; the exploratory group that swims and stops to check out the rays, starfish and turtles along the way and adds in a bit of social chatter. Lastly, there's the snorkel group that REALLY meanders, a sort of snorkel/swim.
Regardless, of our abilities or attitude, we are all here to some degree for the same reason ……… to enjoy and appreciate nature, the living creatures residing underwater, the beauty and blue splendor and coolness of the ocean and the gift our bodies provide to us to enjoy, appreciate and take it all in with a wide smile. I am always appreciative of the each Sunday’s swim.
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