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Those Mighty Whulgers

July 22nd, 2010 at Thu, 22nd, 2010 at 2:33 pm by heidiskrzypek

Three brave Whulgers on a recent afternoon: Laurie Stewart, Theo Krah, and Lynne Cadigan. Photo: Scott Bonney

Wander over to the Burton Coffee Stand and ask the klatsch in the Adirondack chairs “Where’s Whulge Beach?” and undoubtedly, one diehard Burtoner is going to look at you like you’re a tourist. Which this writer, in essence, was. Just south of the four-way stop sign, beyond the road’s curve was the very beach Scott Bonney was mentioning for sunny afternoon swims.

The Whulgers, a loosely knit, open water swim group that occasionally finds its way to the Beachcomber pages, found its way to this blog because Scott invited its blogger to swim with the minnows. She did. It’s pretty fun! One just can’t be afraid of current, jellies, or cold-ish water. Swim as little or as much as you like. It’s self-paced, mutually supportive, and those who fear commitment need not worry. Do what you like. Wetsuit, goggles, cap, earplugs or none of it…it’s all your choice.

Love swimming in open water and want to buddy up with the Whulgers?

Go to the GoogleGroup here to get on the ListServe.

Island mom and wife. Gainfully employed Seattle copywriter. Vashon forager. Emerging swimmer. Fan of dancehall reggae, good cooking, shallow reality TV shows, and public radio.

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