Attention Polar Bears: Your swim will take place on January 1, 2011. All bears and other creatures with be entering the water at 12 noon at and next to the Rees Pilings (see photo). Costumes welcomed, neoprene not. The tide will be high, this means that we will be able to jump off of the pilings this year! Be a part of the biggest event ever* to be held on Point Richmond Beach! Warm fire and Pot Luck to follow!

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*on January 1 2011 between 11:30am-1:30pm.

PADDLING FOR PINTS; Only a TEST!

Just in case you were wondering... a small group of volunteers, and I stress that these were strictly "volunteers," did a test paddle to Gig Harbor on August 17 2010. This " test" consisted of paddling or pedaling a kayak or stand up board from our beach all the way to Gig Harbor non-stop. After the first 4.5 miles pint paddlers did require a break, being forced to stop in at Tides Tavern for re-hydration and other nourishment. Comments like "this beer is really good" and "we should do this every day" were heard around the table. The group continued floating West and found themselves offshore while The Coats, a Seattle based Capella group, performed at Skansie Park All but one that set out on this test paddle were able to complete the journey - more on that later! This journey ended at the Gig Harbor public boat launch where a kayak trailer awaited man powered boaters for drive back home.

As for the other paddling adventure, I'm sure that Jack S. will be happy to explain his accidental night time journey that apparently took him.. elsewhere.

If anybody else has ever dreamed of attempting a similar journey talk to Donna, Cristina, Leslie, Joyce, Steve, or or Jack about their experience.

Would you like to paddle for pints? You can do it too! Ask about when the next pod leaves for the harbor!

PS Since no one has provided Photos you'll just have to imagine what the journey was like on that calm and clear 80 degrees day.

WE SWAM WITH F.I.S.H!















A record 14 brave, or were they just crazy(?) swimmers completed the 4th annual crossing between Vashon Island to Point Richmond Beach. 65 people in all, attended the August 6 fundraising swim. A total of 130 food items were contributed, $380 raised for the local FISH food bank. Two "semi purest" swimmers swam the mile despite the fact that they wore no swim fins (noted below), not total purests though because we all wore wet suits didn't we? 13 year Daniel R. completed the mile and is now the youngest swimmer we know of to swim from Vashon Island to Point Richmond Beach! Thank you to all who contributed, donated, boated, paddled, swam, cooked, set up, cleaned up, ate food, showed up, joined in and otherwise made this years swim the best swim ever!

Swim with FISH times 2010:

Steve Rees 29:06
Tesa Johnson 33:21
Jim Gates 33:25
Brett Walter: 33:39
Peter Bortel: 33:48
Larry Burr 35:47
Heather Pennington 40:28
Rondi Thornton 41:35 (no fins)
Mark Dietzler 42:30 (no fins)
Daniel Rees 42:42
Anthony Pennington 44:29
Rochelle Huntington 46:45
Scott Huntington 49:35
Larry Hetter 52:25

Submarine Wakes Captured on Film!

Everyone know how to tell a submarine wake don't they? It is one of those wakes that seems to come out of no where with no boat in sight, right? Well, today a submarine wake was actually captured on film, er, well, more like digital media. Anyway, here it is - a real live submarine wake!

2nd Annual Beach Breakfast a Scrumptious Affair!
Neighbors gathered Saturday the 24 for the second annual beach breakfast. Delecable dishes included; fresh crab omelets, homemade waffles, Pt. Richmond blend coffee, fresh fruit of several sorts, delicious egg dishes, bacon galore, and so much more! Some even dressed in pajamas for the affair.

Ed and Katie prepare omelets (above)

Christina makes waffles as Julia looks on (right)

Recently Captured on the Beach...



( right) Daniel works out for upcoming 1 mile swim. If Daniel finishes the swim he will be the youngest swimmer to complete the crossing!












Ed's Dingy breaks down and is towed to shore (above).





















Peter's sailboat breaks down (below)


























Annie does one of her fancy dives.





Joyce does one of her fancy dives.

















Joyce goes stand up paddling


















Daniel does one of his fancy dives.

RUNNING ON WATER

Is it possible to walk on water? How about run - on water? Well, this summer at Point Richmond Beach some of your neighbors will be attempting to do just that: run on water! Stand by for photos and actual video of attempts to do what until now perhaps only Jesus, and Jesus Christ Lizards have successfully done until now! You might also get a glimpse by merely looking out your beach side windows!

For now you may view this video to learn more about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3St1GgoHQ

NEW MEANING TO "ROCK THE BOAT"

This most recent flotsam find(or is it jetsam?) gem brings new meaning the phrase "rocking the boat." Somebody apparently did rock this boat... Now if I had wanted to rock the boat, I would have gone about it in an entirely different manner!

Paula and Frank to Leave Beach

Paula and Frank Schrader, residents of Pt Richmond Beach for over 15 years are in the process of moving off of the Beach. Soon Frank will be signaling to motorists in the vicinity of Dungeoness Spit to "SLOW DOWN!" as he walks along the side of the road with dog Mac. While Paul..la-la will be making friends with each and every living creature whether human, dog, cat, seal, (or grizzly bear) residing in the new neighborhood. Paula, Frank, we will all miss you!

Polar Bear Swim 2010 a BIG Hit!

A record number of swimmers showed up the 2010 Polar Bear swim on New Years Day at Rees Beach. This year included at least one celebrity appearance (see below). Total attendance was estimated in the low 60's. By the way the water temperature was taken and measured at a whopping 48 degrees!

Food and drink has become a valued attraction to the event. Hot buttered rum was a sought after drink as was one of several chili dishes being offered.