I believe I felt like I body surfed the waves more so than actually swimming in the water. It was a tough entrance and exit for me today. I did it though! I truly didn't think I was going to make it out, but after about 15 minutes or so I finally caught a break along with two others, Carol and Marc, with a break in the swells. I had reached a point telling myself "well I guess it will be a play day for me vs. swim day" thinking I would never make it out. It felt like I had 15 + waves coming in at once. By the time the swells stopped I did finally feel like I was getting the grasp at timing the waves.
I had to remind myself swimming in the open water has all kinds of aspects to conquer. While I can get out and in with waves I can't by any means say I have conquered the waves. Yesterday I might have made a small step toward my quest to conquer the wave breaks. The ocean is such a powerful force I may never fully conquer the art of swimming through the breaks without exuding a good portion of my energy, but I know I will absolutely get better.
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