Sports - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Every Friday morning, whatever the weather, a group of dedicated individuals make their way to the North Bondi Ramp and prepare for their morning ocean swim. They are known as the Bondi SaltiesAt 6:15am sharp, the group kick-off with two laps soft sand before regrouping to prepare for their Salty ritual. Some come with goggles and wetsuits, and others with nothing more than the iconic yellow Bondi Salties swim cap. Young, old, fit and flabby - the Salties have it all. The diversity of the group is one thing that makes the swim so appealing.Once at the water's edge, the swimmers dive into the ocean. They swim to the south end and regroup just outside Icebergs. Regardless of whether the water is warm and pristine, or cold and choppy the Salties will always swim. While some have done the 1.4km swim every morning for eight years, newbies are always welcomed. The organised ocean swim is free, and provides a unique opportunity to experience another side of Bondi together with competent swimmers.If you become tired mid-way through the swim, you can make your way to the beach and walk back to the North Bondi Ramp. The swim is not competitive. For the Salties, the experience is about connecting to the ocean, and soaking up that blissful sense of joy, freedom, and accomplishment.For many locals, the ocean swim is a celebration of living in Bondi Beach, one of the most beautiful parts of the world.As they say people come for the swim, they stay for the photo and they enjoy the coffee.
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