Hampstead Heath

[Wetbear1961]

The diving board is temporarily out of action as there is some sort of underwater obstruction - divers are going to have to go down and explore.

The Men's Pond is still very much open for swimming though - and the Speedo count is definitely well up this year!

[speedonutt]

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[Wetbear1961]

The diving board is back in action this week. Divers did a check around the jetty area, and found an underwater obstruction which has now been removed.

[Red^^Speedo]

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[speedobilly]

Good to hear the diving board is back in use - it's one of the great things about the place. Always impressed with guys who can manage somersault dives - never been that good myself - can just about manage a straightforward "angel dive". Always find it's a lot easier to dive or jump into cold water rather than slowly lowering in down a ladder. Any idea exactly what the "obsturction" was? - supermarket trolley perhaps...

[Wetbear1961]

Originally Posted by speedobilly

Good to hear the diving board is back in use - it's one of the great things about the place. Always impressed with guys who can manage somersault dives - never been that good myself - can just about manage a straightforward "angel dive". Always find it's a lot easier to dive or jump into cold water rather than slowly lowering in down a ladder. Any idea exactly what the "obsturction" was? - supermarket trolley perhaps...

Apparently it was some sort of metal pole. No-one has any idea how it got there.

I can't do the somersault dives either, but I've rediscovered my ability to do a normal one

[speedobilly]

Originally Posted by Wetbear1961

Apparently it was some sort of metal pole. No-one has any idea how it got there.

I can't do the somersault dives either, but I've rediscovered my ability to do a normal one

Think you have to be a natural gymnast, and have a lot of confidence (daring) to do somersaults. Some people just haveit, but most, I think, don't - I fall into the latter category... sigh...

[Wetbear1961]

The Summer Season is ending - the Pond will close at 4.30pm from Monday 24th September, and will be further pushed back in n-mid/late October, probably to 2.30pm. I reckon my swim yesterday evening will be the last of the year. Water is now about 16C which is still quite pleasant.

At least this week I achieved my aim, which was to swim five continuous circuits of the Pond before the end of the season. Considering when I restarted my swimming last year I struggled to get round once, I'm pretty pleased with that. Also I'm 12 kilos lighter and fitter, so I can dive properly again .

So it's London Fields Lido for me now. Four times a week, with a twenty-five minute walk each way, should help my fitness and weight loss continue through the Winter.

[speedobilly]

How warm does the water get om summer then - top temperature of ??
16C made me smile - at the pool where I usually swim the water temperature is 26C, but occasionally they take it down to 24C - and everybody notices and complains - just that little makes a real difference. I know its all different when swimming outdoors - especially if it's sunny and warm. Missing those hot summer days already ... sigh

[Wetbear1961]

The Pond got up to 25C this summer - which to be honest I wasn't keen on. It's a good temperature for a swimming pool, but doesn't feel right for open water. I prefer around 18-20C and will happily swim in lower.