The beauty of the beach greeting this morning’s 75 B&B swimmers was just like a postcard.
Amid the gathering there is space for quiet contemplation before heading into the surf. The swell is more friendly today so everyone headed into the surf.
Meeting up with the early lappers provides a more detailed ‘condition’ report! General relief as it is pronounced all clear!
The crossing to Shelly was a beautiful swim. Just gentle
swell out at the point, some interesting changes in temperature – those cold
patches really woke you up – and a few lumps of weed.
At Shelly you could feel the love.
Elaine provided us with a very gutsy celeb ‘let’s go’!
Visibility is too cloudy to find any marine creatures. . . so no fish photos today.
So if you didn’t make it today you missed a great day AND chocolate cake courtesy of Danni!
Welcome back to Ed! He has done the boomerang thing and is back from the UK.
Now is this further evidence of corruption within the ranks, or just helping out a mate paying for breakfast?
Lost and found
Are you missing your favourite goggles and cap? If these look familiar to you - see Lesley in the next couple of days.
For the diary . . .
Only 2 more days for a Boulderdash!! Yes folks, all done and dusted at the end of the month (which is Thursday. . .)
2nd March is the absolutely last chance to pick up a 6km or a 10km summer badge! Due to the interesting weather last weekend, Mr Bond has kindly extended summer by just a couple of days.
Tonight is the Cinema groups night out in Manly cinema - Please see Izzy for further details, I believe they are going to watch The Impossible –should be a great night out!
Also, Tuesday 5th March is the next Bluewater dinner and then every 1st Tuesday of the month. Great value at just $20 for two courses and $5 drinks. To register your attendance follow the link Bluewater Monthly Dinner
One of our fellow B&B’ers, Sebastian Terry is running an event in aid of Camp Quality next month. It’s the "100 Things" (Check out www.100things.com.au) Documentary Premiere on 8th March at The Steyne Hotel. Ticket price includes 4 x free drinks, free food, free raffle entry and global premiere of documentary which will be on the Discovery channel. Cost: $50 with 100% of money going to camp Quality! Tickets and info available at http://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/Premiere”
Staying safe
NEW water safety tips!!! Michael’s tips remain valid but this updated guide is courtesy of champion Ironman Craig 'Riddo'
Riddington. He has put this RIP/ Surf
swim education document together for the B&B and it’s a good read. To read and even download click here.
Catch you next Tuesday!
Mary
The Stats
Regulars: 75
Boulderdashers: 2 (see the swell is easing)
Newbies: not today
Doubles: ditto
Temp: 22.4 degrees
Sunrise: 6.40am
Sunset: 7.36pm
