Pacific Jules

21/05/13 – Running out of words for perfection

The conditions remain flawless!  With the water temperature at 20.4 degrees (ok it was 11 degrees out of the water. . . ), stunning, golden sunrise and 103 swim buddies, the conditions are immaculate for a morning swim.  Can you beleive that it is only one month to the winter solstice?

The early crowd gathers in the sun.

Then within five minutes there is an explosion of people.

 

Conferring with the early lappers we find that the water is warmish, visibility is good but jumbles are about.  That is it for me – the wetsuit is perfect protection from these little nasties.

 

A salutation to the sun is the first part of the water entry ritual. . .

but when the water level rises to the shoulders, a devotional chant fills the morning.  The chilling temperature does bring out the chorister in each of us. 

Once in we are ready to start the swim.

There is great visibility as we head off to Shelly.

 

 

 The sentinal yellowtails are hanging around.  One was one nibbling on a jimble which gladdened my heart!!  

Birthday celebrations at Shelly.

Before long we are heading back to Manly, although for some, this is the time to go fish hunting - with cameras of course.

The charming trevally are never camera shy!  Must have been taking lessons from a couple of our regular blog tarts.

Back in Manly it is too nice to rush.  Hanging about having a coffee is a better altnative to sitting in traffic don't you think?

There are heaps of things going on, so check out the notes below.

Have a great day.

Mary

 

WINTER BADGE - Not long to go now until the start of our Winter badge season on Saturday 1^st June. Just in case you don’t know, everyone can qualify for the winter badge – you are automatically in the running. To get the badge, all you have to do is swim on 20 occasions, and in at least 7 different weeks during Winter. Each week starts on a Monday, so there are 14 weeks in the season. For the hard core swimmers, you can also qualify for the WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit) if you do the 20 winter swims without thermal assistance. If you are swimming without wetsuit, you should write a “W” against your name every time you swim in Winter to qualify, so we can verify that you are swimming “au naturel”. Good Luck. See Lesley for tips on swimming without wetsuit through the Winter! It’s all in the mind!

To celebrate the occasion we want everyone to come down wearing a nice warm Onesie or Jumpsuit. The funnier the better! If you are shy or embarrassed, bring it down and change when you get here. You will be in the company of lots of other closet onesie owners.

AMAZING NEW BADGE - It is the Pacific Challenge 500 km badge. Really easy to qualify – just swim regularly, tick the folder and with every 1.5 km Manly-Shelly swim you will be that little bit closer. When you reach 500 km you automatically qualify for the badge – although you pay $10 for the privilege.  Please tick your name in the blue folder, to ensure every swim counts.

An amazing 33 people have already qualified for their badge!  The badges will be presented at our monthly dinner on Tuesday 4^th June at 6.30 pm (see below). To see if you are one of the lucky 33, Check here on the Pacific Challenge.  If you have qualified, can you please pay your $10 to Ian or Lesley before 4^th June. If you can’t make it to the dinner you can collect your badge any day after 4^th June.

MONTHLY DINNER - One of our swimmers, Dr Ray Hodgson, is coming along our next Bluewater Cafe Dinner at 6.30 pm on Tuesday 4th June to tell us about the amazing work he does in Nepal with women who suffer prolapse after child birth.  He organises trips for volunteers for 2 week stints and is always looking out for more volunteers to go to Nepal and help. If you want to hear from someone who is making a difference to peoples lives and want to find out what you can do to help, the come along to the dinner.

The dinner is also a great chance to catch up with your B&B friends at an informal gathering, and see what they look like with their clothes on (you may not recognise them!). The cost is excellent value at $20 for two courses, with $5 drinks, $5 desserts and no corkage for BYO wine. Bluewater also now offers $25 special meals in addition to our standard $20 deal. Bookings are essential so click here book early and avoid disappointment.  Numbers will be limited to 100.  Don’t forget, the first batch of 500 km badges will also be presented on the night so it will be a HUGE night.

 

Special offer from Whitewater . . .

Exclusive offer for all the Bold and the Beautiful swimmers, whitewater is pleased to offer all Bold and Beautiful swimmers 25% off your entire bill *(valued up to $30). Join us for lunch or dinner at whitewater restaurant, Manly. Please mention this offer when making your reservation to ensure you receive the discount. Reservations: call 02 9977 0322 or email info@whitewaterrestaurant.com.au

Open weekends for breakfast 8am to 11.30am, Daily for lunch from 12pm to 5pm, Dinner from 5pm to late... * Offer valid until 30th June 2013 * not valid in conjunction with any other offer * Only one discount per bill *Discount does not apply for breakfast

 

 

Staying safe

While there has been little wave action to test the surf skills, you never know when the sea will show its turbulent side.  Stay safe by knowing how to read the signs with these water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig 'Riddo' Riddington. It’s a great read and can help keep you safe in the surf.  To read, or even download, click here.

 

The Stats

Regulars:  103

Newbies: 2

Doublers: 3

Temp: 20.4 degrees

Sunrise: 6.44am

Sunset: 4.59pm

20/05/13 Monday Secrets About to be Revealed

As the sun rose to reveal another stunning Monday, what secrets would it reveal to this morning's 91 Bold, Beautiful and mystical swimmers?

LesButt was feeling spiritual, getting in touch with her f#2k y&0 spirits

Secret conversations were interrupted....

Wise smiles and hidden jewels trying to keep one of Cabbage Tree Bay's best kept secrets...

And some reassuring hugs as the waters were approached with trepidation...

Older and wiser members looked unperturbed having much experience in secrets kept and revealed..

Unusual patterns began appearing in the clouds..

Photo ©2013 LaineyLoo

Fish were scurrying away ...

The avuncular John Bond went off searching...

Others took the sometimes forgotten, Shizaru, 4th monkey pose (Hear no evil, See no evil, speak no evil) not knowing what to expect...

Then it appeared, without warning, something we had all swum over hundreds of times before, cleverly disguised!

The Hidden Temple of the Secret Buddha! Can you see it too, the right hand side of his face revealed with patron fish attending - also the home of the jimbles - yes, this is where they live when they're not attacking us! It's a bit like Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom but jimbles not snakes we battle!

Buddha's lips carefully concealed from this photo resemble our own favourite Lips being the secret entrance for the jimbles!

Excitement was in the air and underwater at Shelly at the discovery!

Special hugs exuding joy.... (or was it Sue)

Others were seen imitating buddha poses and comparing buddha bellies..

The break was cut short as everyone rushed back to see if they could find the elusive Temple of the Secret Buddha and Thousand Jimbles...

Gropers and sharks joined the search...

Pilot Pete couldn't find it, despite his A380 navigation skills...

While others searched with less technical skills to no avail..

Photo ©2013 LaineyLoo

 

Back to the beach and are there some extra unknown footsteps?

 

One of our more mystical swims complete, you never know what you'll see (or not) with the B&B.

Robbie the regular Monday blogster couldn't make it today - still basking in his glory from last week's photo of the week. In a bid for more recognition, if not a tick, he's made a special YouTube of his own photos...

News Updates

At Least 4 B&B did the North Face 50km trail run in the Blue Mountains on Saturday. Fantastic efforts:

The Welsh Whippet, John Jackson, 5hrs 13m, 8th overall out of 538 entrants

Brian Black, 5hrs 28mins, 15th

Sarah Anne Evans, 6hrs 28mins, 17th female

Iain Liddell, 6hrs 46mins and 65th male

Other B&Bers were also competing in the Sydney half marathon, the Great Ocean Road Run and the Manly fun run - updates when results to hand.

Other B&Bers stuck to the water and swam the 11km South Head Roughwater from Bondi to Watson's Bay yesterday. Results were not on the web at time of blogging - more info tomorrow - amazing effort Alex, Miles and other B&Bers once we hear details!

Support one of our sponsors, Bluewater Cafe are hosting a Biggest Morning Tea next Thursday from 9am, with all proceeds going to Cancer Research. Please get a table together with friends.

On June 1 it's the start of not only Winter... but the Winter Badges! It is a Saturday and so to 'celebrate' we want everyone to come down wearing a Onesie / Jumpsuit. The funnier the better!

Free Reiki from Sweet Baby Jane!

Jane Winter (AKA Baby Jane) is an attuned Reiki 2 Practitioner and she needs to complete more hours to be eligible to become a Reiki Master. Jane is offerring complimentary Reiki Sessions out of her home in Cromer for the next two months.

 

If you don't know what Reiki is- it's a Japanese technique for stress reduction

and relaxation that promotes healing. It creates feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

 

Please email her on jane.molly86@gmail.com or text/call on 0407 120 036

Keeping safe

NEW water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig 'Riddo' Riddington. It’s a great read and can help keep you safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here, http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/safety-in-the-surf.html.

Stats:

Swimmers:91

New swimmers:0

Double Trouble: 0

Water Temp: 20.0C/68.0F

Sunrise: 6.42am

Sunset: 4.59pm

Signing off from the Temple, Stephen

 

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14/05/13 – A matter of perspective

How did you find this morning - dark, a little drizzly, and oh so warm under the doona?  Well, if motivation lost out to comfort, you missed a special day.

It was disappointing there was no spectacular sunrise to capture for the blog.  Instead the grey cloud and light rain that made everything look grainy.  Ok, there was a little grumbling until a man with a sunny smile caused me to adjust my perspective; to be in the present and look at what is around you.

The grey morning brings out the beautiful steely blue in the rocks around the point.

 

There is also the inventiveness of sharing a warm shower after the early morning swim. 

 

The togetherness of welcoming friends.

 

Or the camaraderie of early morning Queensie swim.

 

While we might have been looking to the sky for that special blend of pink and blue, here it was in the middle of the squad!

It was also the morning that proved the existence of the turtle! Stephen's photo is a little more pink than mine.

Just after the point a small group came to a stop as the turtle swam by.  Stephen Coulter captured the moment with a little video. 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uisUKnVVkIE&feature=youtu.be

The visibility was great today – who needs sun!!  While waiting at Shelly it was worth keeping your face in the water ‘cause you never know what will swim past.  Thanks and apologies to the squad that patiently waited at Shelly for those distracted by the marine life.  Thankfully, the water is warm(ish).

So if the turtle was not astonishing enough, the cuttlefish put on a display!  Just off Shelly I was delighted to see one swim by, then stop and change colour.  Then the reason for this behaviour became apparent – and even bigger cuttlefish!!  WOW.

 

A sprint across the bay and there was Stephen with another cuttlefish!!

All this frolicking took it toll and I was caught in a school crossing zone. . .

The lovely serenity of the morning was all around us – it is just a matter of taking a moment to adjust your perspective...  

'cause there is always someone pleased to see you down at the swim.

Have a great day;

 

Mary

 

For the diary . . .

Tomorrow night is B&B drinks and dance moves at Murrays.   You may not know that in addition to happy hour drink prices a flash of the awesome B&B card will give you 10% discount on meals. Simply show your card along with the Murray's sticker (they give you this on arrival for drinks) to redeem the offer. 

Come along from 6:30pm to eat, drink and make merry.

 

Staying safe

While there has been little wave action to test the surf skills, you never know when the sea will show its turbulent side.  Stay safe by knowing how to read the signs with these water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig 'Riddo' Riddington. It’s a great read and can help keep you safe in the surf.  To read, or even download, click here.

 

The Stats

Regulars:  101

Newbies: 1

Temp: 20.4 degrees (or there abouts. . .)

Sunrise: 6.39am

Sunset: 5.04pm

12/05/13 - Thank You Mum

Today we get to swim in Mother Nature's back yard and say "Thank you" to all those special ladies in our lives .....our Mums!

 

Mum to many .....Elaine with one of her own today, Charlie came along to support Mum today.

Lyndal brought along her daughter.

Lesbutt doing her best Mum impression "Tick your name off, or else!"

 

And here's some pics of lovely BnB swimming ladies ....

 

14 swimmers managed a "Mum Double" and LSA took 6 on "The-get-in-the-water-before-mum-comes-along" early swim.

 

 Did you know?

The festival of Mother's Day is celebrated across 46 countries, but not on the same Sunday.

The earliest history of Mothers Day dates back to the ancient annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to maternal goddesses. The Greeks used the occasion to honor Rhea, wife of Cronus and the mother of many deities of Greek mythology.

Here's a couple of our Greek Gods .......

Ancient Romans got in on the act too by celebrating a spring festival, called Hilaria dedicated to Cybele, a mother goddess. The celebration, where offerings were made in the temple of Cybele,  lasted for three days and included parades, games and masquerades. The celebrations were notorious enough that followers of Cybele were banished from Rome!

Here's some notorious Roman's heading into the water ....

Here's my 'trying to be arty shot whilst getting used to the new camera'

 

A nice little tight group of people today, 205 swimmers thanking Mother Nature.

 Lovely Mum and Daughter duo, Krystyna and Kara show us how to do it underwater style.

                         

 

I was very lucky to be joined by people at Half Way today.

Shelly puts on her magic as always.

JK decided that all the Mums could go first, with a ten second headstart on the males.....

......Not that our Super Mums need it!

Go on Roz, that means you too....

James ...you should be back at home supervising Mum's breakfast in bed!

 

Underwater shots time! Unfortunately I was trying to locate the giant cuttlefish and so missed the turtle in the bay. Plenty of fish life around .....photographer needs to learn how to use camera though!

 

 I did manage to get a photo of a gorgeously large blue groper. Did you know? All gropers start their lives as females.  See? Mother Nature has worked out who the important ones are!

You'll all be pleased I managed the obligatory ray shot.

 

So, today ....remember to spend a moment and think about that special person in your life, yes that's right ... Your Mum!

Happy Mothers Day to my Mum way over the other side of the world!  

 Fancy treating Mum this week ? Join us on this Wednesday for drinks at Murrays......the Murray's night out is a great time to catch up with your fellow BnB'ers and see them with more clothes on. Phew! Lesbutt may even leave her Onesie behind. See you there from 6.30pm.

On June 1 it's the start of not only Winter... but the Winter Badges! It is a Saturday and so to 'celebrate' we want everyone to come down wearing a Onesie / Jumpsuit. The funnier the better!

Keep Mum safe. NEW water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig 'Riddo' Riddington. It’s a great read and can help keep you safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.

Mum Day Stats:

Swimmers:Including 'lots' of Mums 205

New swimmers: 10

Double Mums: 14

Water: 20.3

Sunrise: 6:37am

Sunset: 5:04pm

Signing Off Snorkles

 

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07/05/13 – It is all too beautiful

Thinking about the past month or so, there hasn’t been a day when it wasn’t a good day for a swim.  For the 105 B&B swimmers who rolled up this morning – it was more of the same.

 

There is the little chill in the air that does make removing the cozy, B&B hoodie a confronting procedure.  Mind you there is always the company of friends to keep you warm.

And the cooling weather provides the opportunity to find a helping hand to do up the wetsuit.  A grand way to make friends!

 

Despite Ros’s trepidation, the water is still 20.4 degrees.  Balmy!!

 

With the shadows at Shelly lengthening – if you want sun head to the boardwalk end of the beach.  There is a lot of frollicking too!

The rest try to keep just a head above the water to avoid the zephyr that delivers its cooling breath across our neoprene free shoulders. 

It wasn't long before Squadron Leader Ian treated us to a delightful “Tally ho” for the return to Manly. 

Visibility across the bay is not great, but there are some lovely fishy friends hanging around the point on the way back.

 

So, another one of those glorious swims – sun, invigorating water temperature, only a couple of little waves, and absolutely no stinging things!!

See you tonight at Bluewater.

 

Mary

 

 

For the diary . . .

Tonight is the B&B Dinner at Bluewater.  Fun kicks off at 6.30pm – and don’t be late or you will miss the entrée goodies.  Click here to register – which is really essential.

Next Wednesday 14 May is the regular drinks at Murrays.

 

Staying safe

While there has been little wave action to test the surf skills, you never know when the sea will show its turbulent side.  Stay safe by knowing how to read the signs with these water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig 'Riddo' Riddington. It’s a great read and can help keep you safe in the surf.  To read, or even download, click here.

 

The Stats

Regulars:  105

Newbies: 2

Temp: 20.4 degrees

Sunrise: 6.34am

Sunset: 5.09pm

5/5/13 Shelly Morning Groper by Rock Stone

May the force be with you?? Blah blah blah. May 5th, May the fish be with you - we've taken over the blog and letting you know what we think and see from our perspective!

 

Did you see Friday's B&B made page 1 of the Sydney Morning Herald! - one day the SMH may make it on to the Shelly Morning Groper!

 

It must be 7:00, who needs a dolphin clicking to wake you up.

 

 

Can't an octopus get some shut eye.

 

 

Some of us wake up grumpy too,

 

 

And others of us have learnt the hard way...

 

 

To think Stumpy use to look like me...

 

 

Aren't those pink caps funny - there are new species every day that come in all shapes and sizes..

 

 

Have you seen that new albino? If only it wore that white top too that Lips use to tease us with...

 

 

 

Where are those original B&Bers that we're named after?

 

 

We like the way you're starting to swim in school...

 

 

Some of us are better at it and more beautiful than others.

 

 

And just when they've gone we get back to some serious fishy business and they return...

 

 

 

What do we think of those pink species up top...

Watch were you put that hand buddy..

 

He could learn a thing or two from us...

 

 

I think that's orange finned rubber jacket with a white tailed black butt. Maybe the Neptune Museum will publish this one..

 

Ehhhh, swim away quick that's a man in a grey suit...

 

 

 

And there's that Sunday shag on a rock

 

 

Look's like it's Sunday Service time, where are the Angel fish?

 

 

That's not how you pray..

 

 

Some of us fish are lonely do, do you think Lainey Loo could hook us up?

 

 

Thanks Lainey, we would never of met otherwise..

 

 

 

News from Dry Land

Alyson & Martin are now proud parents of 12 pound Lukas, born on May 2 after Alyson calling mayday the day before!

 

 

Onesie Day June Onesie

Us fish like a big swell when we can check out what's happening at the Pink Palace - we like your new plan Storchy and Shaun!  With a big swell we also love the look of the onesie on Lesbutt - where were you today - Rocky here lerves yer babe!  We have declared June 1 Onesie day -we want all B&B to wear a onesie and hope there's a big swell so we can check you out.

New World Champions!

Som of the B&B were part of the new World Record set on Manly Beach yesterday - 649 people did a 40 minutes resistance circuit to break the old world record of 312.

 

 

As you read this Jules Mackin will still be doing the Port Macquarie Ironman. For those of you that don't know, it's a 3.8km swim followed by a 180 cycle and then a full marathon of 42km!!!! Good luck Jules, all us fish are blowing bubbles for you.

 

 

Lost & Found

Brendan found a virtually new underwater camera on the bottom at the point. If anyone has lost one please ring Brendan to see if it's yours, 0408-972-542.

 

For the diary . . .

The B&B Dinner which is the social event of the month is happening on Tuesday! Come along to Bluewater on May 7 for a great value meal of $20 plus $5 drinks, $5 desserts, no corkage for BYO wines Fun kicks off at 6.30pm – and don’t be late or you will miss the entrée goodies. Click here to register –which is really essential.

Staying safe

NEW water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig 'Riddo' Riddington. It’s a great read and can help keep you safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.

Stats:

Swimmers:190

New swimmers:17

Doubles: 11

Water: 20.4c

Sunrise: 6:31am

Sunset: 5:11pm

Rock Stone with Shaz & Stephen

 

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21/04/13 Les & Ted's Excellent Adventures

Today, the clouds parted and we noticed that two B&B regulars tend to crop up in every photo! Blog tarting hasn't got anything on these two!!! Enter Les and Ted in their time machine..... When reviewing today's photo's we've noticed these two popping up in so many photos....keep an eye out through today's blog.




But first back to the glorious day and look who is back with a real tick today! Beware if she asks you to part with anything (usually cash) for a higher place on the Pacific Challenge.




Back to the Unsubtle Duo ....."No, really it isn't me in every photo" says Lesley. "Hmph" says Tedley.



Despite top blog tarts, LSA and Lips posing for a photo Unsubtle Tedley manages to sneak in (check out the far left)



Swimming is a fairly 'naked' sport as in you don't need to carry much with you ...pop on a pair of goggles and you are off! So, why is Robin packing some spunk in his trunks?




So, where are these elusive blog tarts?

Oops ! Here's one of them .....subtly is not her strong point ....

Gorgeous Day...




Back to to the swim ......oh no, here is Unsubtle Lesley (look for the blue rashie to the left of this photo, Tedley appears too)




Les and Ted far left.




"What about me? I'm worthy of a blog photo ....."Inez says.



Nikki attempts to hitch a ride, Miles isn't having any of it.


Welcome back to Charlie, nice to see you. (Check out Unsubtle Lesley ..in a shot AGAIN!)



Lots of people commented on how hard the swim was today, as these shots prove it was an uphill battle to Shelly. (Unsubtle Tedley in the shot AGAIN)

Unsubtle Lesley again!

Balancing on the hill at Shelly.



Visibility was excellent especially for the snorkel crew, fish everywhere as you can see by this photo. Thanks to Elaine for the one below plus helping out today with taking photos. Great shot Elaine.





Here we find Unsubtle Tedley cleaning up after Elaine

Sometimes though Unsubtle Tedley, the shovel just isn't enough!



At Shelly, people were seen practising the Lesley Pink Cap method with varying degrees of success.

Some pink and blues ights on the way back...

The doublers (all 12 of them) took the hard route twice today and did another uphill lap.



Don't worry Lucy, Brad is getting his fair share of love and hugs.



7.45 am and the signs go up as we roll back in on the waves.



New Competition....guess the legs?
Hint: German sandals are worn without white socks in the shower.


Thursday is Anzac Day and our special swim. Come down and listen to Greg playing The Last Post. If any regulars want to help out on the day, please see John Kelly or Ian Forster this week.

$10 gets you a Bold&Beautiful discount card ....discounts range from $2 coffees from Bluewater to discounts on a present from Pearls De Tahiti. Just show your BandB discount card! (you can get these cards from ..Lesley any morning down at the swim)

Sunday Stats:
Sunrise: 6:22am

Sunset:5:24pm

Air Temp:12'

WaterTemp: 21.3

Newbies: 3

Doublers: 12

Total swimmers: 124

Signing Off.......
The Sunday Slinky Skinny Duo

17/3/2013 Top o' the mornin' to ya!

For Sale: 1x Sunday Morning Blogging position.

This is a 'Part used' position
One careful owner
Comes with 360 degree Ocean Views
Friends fame and fortune guaranteed
Free tuition on ‘how to blog’
Price: $0: Free to caring home
This is an ideal first step on the slippery ladder for any wanna be bloggers wanting to climb the up the B&B hierarchy.
You too can walk the corridors of power and become a B&B demi god.
Email me for more details: timettle123@gmail.com
(Must sell due to other commitments and recent loss of swimming ability. Any offers welcome)

Lots of regular swimmer out and about today and a few newbie’s.
Its been so long since I swam I have dropped off the tick sheet! How about that.

According to the bureau of statistics: We had 94 swimmers, 8 newbies and the water temp was a nice 23.1 degrees

It was a pleasant surprise this morning to see the water had returned to normal.The southerly has brought in some cool winds but the  swell has subsided , for now…This arvo is set to be big again and tomorrow - MASSIVE

Here's one I took Yesterday morning:

Here's one I took today:
Not a bad difference eh?

As the stats prove, the water was warm however it was a little turbid. Brad kindly gave me some insight as to why.

(Tim:) wow that water smelt fishy today and it was cloudy and white.
(Brad:) That’s because fish have sex in there Tim

Thanks Brad, ill keep that in mind next time im in the water.

A nice easy swim out today, no killer waves and no rescues!

It looks almost perfect from the halfway viewing point.

Over at Shelly, Iggs jumps in for a quick 'Photo Bomb'

And back at the club the first swimmers roll in.

Ever thought your getting too old to swim? ( I mention no names)
Check this guy out – still swimming at 100 Years old!

http://rbth.ru/articles/2012/03/27/100-year-old_swimmer_sets_record_15178.html

 

Sadly there were a few people in trouble in the surf yesterday both in Manly and all the way up the Northern Beaches, some resulted in dire consequences. Dont forget, know your limits in the water. For some water safety tips click here.

 

That's all for now, Sorry for the late blog.

 

Tim

24/2/2013 Mother Nature's Revenge

So the cyclonic storms up in Queensland have made their way down the coast and the tail end gave Manly a good talking to last night and this morning.

A lot of crap in the water, luckily someone took these out last night before someone got really hurt.

You dont need that landing on your head as you swim in. 

Not the best day to swim really. Main beach was a NO GO zone, water right up to the sea wall and debris all over the place. Only the foolish would have gone out in that.

So off to halfway it was....Also a NO GO zone. You couldn't even see the stairs. The waves were ferocious and each time they banged against the concrete huge sprays of water came over onto the road almost engulfing seapoppy. Good job they sandbagged the cafe doorway.

Third time lucky....Off everyone trotted to the relative calm of Shelly Beach. Most got oin for a dip, some went for a bower and back some did a very brave half way and back. Conditions were rough. Water was frothy and brown in patches. Apparently its good for the mind body & soul to swim in such conditions!

 

On the walk back to the club i noticed bluebottles being blown over the wall onto dry land. The halfway pool was fully covered.

So in short, a rather different for a Sunday swim.

BUT NEVER FEAR...TONY ABBOTS HERE..

 

This was filmed after todays swim in the Guys change room:

 

 

Stats:

Swimmers: 30

Dashers: None

Water temp: 23.8

To be continued.......................

 

Tim

 

10/2/2013 Did someone say ‘Blue bottle’?

OK, It’s a quick short blog im afraid.

It wasn’t raining, the waves were small and the ocean didn’t smell of run off – all positive points. I assumed it would be a pleasant to enjoyable swim. Wrong…

Everyone set off in brave B&B fashion unaware of the army that awaited around the corner.

It was a fair fight, Blue Vs Pink. Blue won hands down. By the time most people got to half way there were shouts and squeals of ‘ouch’ ‘arrrrgh’ and ‘ow’. (me included)

A fair amount turned around and headed back to shore, some carried onto Shelly, some went North. Some didn’t even know there were any stingers at all and swam both ways totally unscathed.

Not the best day for your first swim but I doubt that will put anyone off.

Have you seen this man?
He is wanted for questioning about dealing the highly addictive 'Pink Hat'. Apparently users of 'pink Hat' become quickly addicted and the addiction is easily passed from user to friends in just a matter of days. 'Pink Hat' abuse is now almost at epidemic proportion in Manly. If you see him, Let us know by commenting on this blog. 

Busy at the Club

Hands up if you want to get stung

 Birthday Celebrations

 

Half way dropouts

NTB & Candy  show off their war wounds

 

Ouch! Red Necklace of Blue Stings

From Stephen C:

Proof of Blue Bottles

 

 

Today's Stats

183 swimmers

4 boulderdash

19 newbies

21.9 degrees

 

First light 5:59am

Last light 8:20pm

Dew point 19.5°

Relative humidity 73%

feels like 24.7°

Rainfall since 9am 0.0mm

High Tide 09:07AM

Low Tide 03:40PM

 

Thanks

Tim