Island Charity Swim Visual Story
Arrival at Mooloolabah Beach

Sounds
- Waves crashing
- Rustling trees & leaves
- Moving vehicles
- Birds screetching
- External weather conditions

Smells
- Coastal air
- Salt
- Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
- Sunscreen

Feel
- Close proximity to others
- Traffic congestion anxiety
- Excitement
- External weather conditions

Sight
- Urban environment
- People exercising
- Congested vehicle parking
- Coastal shrubs & mowed grass
- External weather conditions
Finish line at Island Charity Swim

Sounds
- Crashing waves
- Birds screeching
- Radio broadcasts
- Directional instructions
- People cheering

Smells
- Coast air
- Salt
- Sunscreen
- Damp clothing

Feel
- Sand
- Occasional sea spray
- Close proximity anxiety
- Excitement
- External weather conditions

Sight
- Sunbathers
- Surfers & swimmers
- Glare & reflections
- Colour contrasts (ocean, sky, sand)
- External weather conditions
Bathrooms at the Finish Line (Mooloolaba Beach)

Sounds
- Excited peopled
- Children playing
- Running water
- Flushing toilets
- Bowel movements

Smells
- Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
- Damp
- Coastal air
- External weather conditions
- Soaps & toiletries (bathroom)

Feel
- Bowel & bladder movements
- Splashing water
- Sanitary anxiety
- Relief
- Change in floor surface

Sight
- Contrasting colours
- Decorative flags
- People queuing
- Reflective surfaces
- Trees & gardens
Arrival & Registration at Mudjimba Beach

Sounds
- Excited people
- Birds chirping
- Rustling leaves
- Moving vehicles
- External weather conditions

Smells
- Coastal air
- Café & cooking smells (occasional)
- Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
- Sunscreen

Feel
- Excitement
- Anticipation
- Physical movement
- External weather conditions

Sight
- Tall trees & green grass
- Shaded areas
- Children playing
- Parked vehicles
- People with surfboards
Start line at Charity Island Swim

Sounds
- Crashing waves
- Rustling leaves
- Bird screeching
- Aircraft sounds (occasional)
- Directional instructions

Smells
- Coastal air
- Salt
- Sunscreen
- External weather conditions
- Damp clothing

Feel
- Sand
- Walking exertion (soft sand)
- Elevated heart rate
- Ocean spray (during windy conditions)
- External weather conditions

Sight
- Ocean & waves
- Coastal trees & shrubs
- Expansive beach line
- Open space
- External weather conditions
Bathrooms at registration & start line

Sounds
- Excited people
- Occasional shouting
- Running water
- Flushing toilets
- Aircraft sounds (occasional)

Smells
- Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
- Damp
- Coastal air
- External weather conditions
- BBQ aroma (distant, occasional)

Feel
- Bowel & bladder movements
- Sanitary anxiety
- Wet
- Relief
- Change in floor surface

Sight
- Children playing
- Adults with prams
- Reflections
- Parked vehicles
- External weather conditions

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