Pacific Jules

Friday 3 December 2021 oh what a beautiful morning

The water temperature was 20.5 today. The visibility improving. The waves gentle and full. And there was some blue in the sky and a shining disc too. Which I did not mind even though it made things glarey on the way to Shelly. 

But so many smiles! I think it will be marvelous for the 6 km swim tomorrow - or Bolderdash or jsut the usual swim.

People were milling around and getting ready to swim from 6 onwards. Hugh had already swum by then!

Some people were newbies today. They will be addicted for sure

Triathletes demonstrating Christmas baubles

Happy birthday Leanne

I think they know each other...

More people from Lane Cove 

Lots going on in this photo 

More handsome swimmers

Before the swim

After the swim

Early swimmers setting off

In the water

Joy incarnate

In we go

Sighting - not so much for waves but for the one million other people swimming. 

Sam, SWOD of yesterday and her lovely daughter

elbow on wave

B&B is BACK!!

From 1^st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the following:

• Current NSW government regulations do not require a Covid Plan for outdoor active recreation activities with up to 1000 fully vaccinated adults. If you are not fully vaccinated, please refrain from swimming with the group until Government regulations allow.
• Maintain physical distancing. NSW Health advice is to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with. In order to stay safe, please observe all Government requirements related to this aspect. It would be helpful and safer if swimmers use the beach, rather than the walkway to gather before and after the swim.
•        Log your swim on our log-in site (HERE), so that we have a means of assisting contact tracing should this become necessary. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up here.
• Be aware of and courteous to other swimmers. There will be many swimmers in the bay at once. If you collide with another swimmer, please stop and check that there has been no injury sustained, and the other swimmer does not need assistance.

Our information desk will operate every day from 6.30 to 7 am. New swimmers can sign up at that time and collect their free pink cap, courtesy of Manly Paradise Beachfront Motel and Apartments.

Volunteers Greeters Needed

In order to lighten the load on our regular and aging team, we are calling for volunteers to assist by helping at our information desk each morning to greet and induct new swimmers. You can volunteer for a regular day (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), or for random, backup assistance. You will need to be at Manly before 6.30 am to set up the desk and be able to pack away the desk after your swim. Training will be provided if required. Please contact Ian (ugoboyo@gmail.com) if you can assist. This is your chance to help ensure that our treasured group continues to flourish.

SUMMER BADGES

As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, we look forward to a return to our normal summer swims. Three long distance swims are on offer, all of which will earn you a badge:

• The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning generally starting at 7 am. The first 6 km swim will be on Saturday 4^th December.
• There is also a 10 km swim once a month over summer, also generally starting with the 7 am swim. Dates for these will be announced in the blog.
• If these swims are too long for you, you can try a Triple Manly to Shelly swim any day during Summer (distance 3.5 km) from 6.30 or 7 am.

 By popular demand, we have decided to retain the summer challenge and super swimmer badges which were both well-received last summer. This year we will have the following badges:

• Summer Challenge - swim 30 times over summer, and swim in at least 7 different weeks
• Summer Super Swimmer - swim 50 times over summer

In order to be eligible for any/all of these badges you must log your swims in i-Log. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up HERE. All swims must be at Manly (unless we have further lockdowns). Covid swims will cease on 1 December. HAPPY SWIMMING.

 

SOLD OUT

Unfortunately the Christmas Party on 7th December is now sold out. If you wish to be added to the waiting list for cancellations, can you please email Ian (ugoboyo@gmail.com)

 

Science at the Steyne

Wednesday, 8 December 2021 - 5:30pm to 9:00pm

 

Test your knowledge with ocean trivia then hear from marine experts in their field on all things - oceans from seahorses to seawalls, cray weed to corals.

 

Free but bookings essential at:

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/science-steyne

Thursday, 2 December 2021 Life Down Under (deep) - Craybies grow up

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS BACK!

*SSDD = Same Scene, Different Drawings

 

 

Common kelp (l) and Crayweed (r) in Cabbage Tree Bay

 

Crayweed (r) and Bubbly Back (l) in Cabbage Tree Bay

Where to look for Crayweed in Cabbage Tree Bay Photos courtesy of Sydney Institute of Marine Science and the Lim-Sutton Initiative

Learn more about crayweed at Operation Crayweed

or attend Science at the Steyne on 8 December (see details below).

 

Water temp - 20.0

Admission is free. Bookings are essential.

Book here: Science at the Steyne

i-Log link

Wednesday 1st December - Welcome back! LETS GO!

Finally… those magic words at the magic hour of 7am!

joy was everywhere this morning! 

Water temp - 19.8 degrees!   its SUMMER!

Air temp - 20.2 degrees at 7am

wave action - a few little wavelets otherwise fairly smooth 

Energy & stoke - off the charts!

water clarity - murky - possibility of bio luminescence tonight! 

For some reason “Dont you forget about me”, the title song (by Simple Minds) of the movie “the breakfast club” was running through my head today …  it feels like after over 18 months of “detention” we’re finally free - officially -  to be together again.    Since this song is epic, I won’t butcher it so I’ve settled on “the night before [summer] to describe today (hopefully did it today justice!)..

T'was the night before Summer, and all through the house

flames of excitement are building, too hot to douse 

swimsuits are ready, bags by the stairs,

goggles, pink cap, towel, plus plenty of spares;

swimmers are sleeping, snugly in bed,  

dreams of joining the group again, firmly in their heads;

suddenly, in no time, the sun appears

time to leap out of bed, dress, and towards Manly to steer;

down at the beach swimmers start to gather

waiting for the clock to tick over to 7am, timing matters;

the welcome desk is finally back

to greet new swimmers, and provide swim caps to all, even those who forgot to pack

a warm welcome speech, tears from all, from far and near, 

encouraging, inclusive, heartfelt, some shed a happy tear

then into the water through the waves we dive, wade and walk

energised, excited, champing at the bit to swim, lots of animated chatter & talk;

waiting at the point, already feeling the energy and flow

and then, the long awaited magic words of John Kelly (JK) ring out "Lets GO"!

cabbage tree bay becomes a sea of pink & white foam;

what must our friendly acquatic creatures think, of us speeding through their home? 

en masse the flotilla of pink caps, arms and legs straight lined to shelly

careful not to get too much of the beautiful but murky pink algae in their bellies

stop at shelly Beach, buzzing with energy, waiting for all to arrive 

then a second "lets GO!", a cue to return, energised, feeling alive

over the last 18 months, the B&B community withstood everything mother nature deployed

even captured on film - their sheer salty joy

after separated for so long, the Bold and Beautiful is swimming again as one 

united in spirit, friendship, cameraderie and sheer salty fun!

JK - was sooo excited to start the swim with those magic words "LETS GO!"

and for the first time since March 2020, the B&B crew exit the water en masse, buzzing with excitement!

the smiles and joy were contagious!

Mermaid and manmaid magnificence

Happy birthday Helen!  (second from left) have a wonderful birthday festival!  

Senior Management!  very happy with procedings today! 

happy smiles from sarah! 

fellow new bronzie kate with lainey!  

Mermaids striking a pose - awesome ambassadors for Budgy smuggler!   

Senior and middle Management - VERY pleased to be leading the charge again!  

and the Ray appeared at the point! 

Bindi was happy to see the whole crew again!

and chance waited for coffee...

I hope this morning energised you, and the joy and energy gets you through today - the first day of summer!  

welcome back, stay safe & take care of each other,

Jocelyn

 

And now -  some public service announcements for our amazing B&B community!

SUMMER BADGES As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, we look forward to a return to our normal summer swims. Three long distance swims are on offer, all of which will earn you a badge: The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning generally starting at 7 am. The first 6 km swim will be on Saturday 4th December. There is also a 10 km swim once a month over summer, also generally starting with the 7 am swim. Dates for these will be announced in the blog. If these swims are too long for you, you can try a Triple Manly to Shelly swim any day during Summer (distance 3.5 km) from 6.30 or 7 am.  By popular demand, we have decided to retain the summer challenge and super swimmer badges which were both well-received last summer. This year we will have the following badges: Summer Challenge - swim 30 times over summer, and swim in at least 7 different weeks Summer Super Swimmer - swim 50 times over summer In order to be eligible for any/all of these badges you must log your swims in i-Log. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up HERE. All swims must be at Manly (unless we have further lockdowns). Covid swims will cease on 1 December. HAPPY SWIMMING.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30/11/2021- B&B back at 7 tomorrow!

 

Just a fill in quick blog from me today from my phone.We do desperately need bloggers if you can help out! Great swim today, calmer, clearer and quiet

Always somebody to mind your baby or dog with our amazing swimming community. Here some Drinks Express swimmers look after Edward Banjo Arnold while Michelle swims!

Conditions were great today. Karen’s just retired and we had a leisurely swim together. There were a few things to see today too.

Fiddler Ray

Old wives… and Gropers as in the first pic

Guess who this lovely swimmer is? Her and her hubby have been swimming for around 8 years

Justus and John are also ‘old-timers’ and sometimes just make it for coffee but it’s always a great corner for a chat!

Anthon comes from Eleanora for a chat!

Michele and Tati

The wifi is down in my street so only can do a phone blog. Hope to see lots of you tomorrow at 7 am!

love Lainey

2 more nights to go

Whilst some people think the 25th is Xmas we all really know December 1 is really gift we’ve been waiting for!

Hang tight folks we are nearly there! The first Bold in more than a year is nearly upon us: December 1 get ready!

UNDERWATER! 2021

Theme:  Life Below Water: SDG14

Celebrate the flora and fauna of our five Aquatic Reserves, on the Northern Beaches.

 

Entry deadline is 30 November 2021

 

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/ocean-festival/underwater-2021-photography-exhibition-submission

 

Your photograph will also be displayed in an online exhibition as a “People’s Choice’ competition.

 

A cash prize pool of $3000.

 

Be in to win! Open now.

 

Good luck and feel free to share this invitation to your fellow divers.

 

SUMMER BADGES

As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, we look forward to a return to our normal summer swims. Three long distance swims are on offer, all of which will earn you a badge:

 

• The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning generally starting at 7 am. The first 6 km swim will be on Saturday 4^th December.
• There is also a 10 km swim once a month over summer, also generally starting with the 7 am swim. Dates for these will be announced in the blog.
• If these swims are too long for you, you can try a Triple Manly to Shelly swim any day during Summer (distance 3.5 km) from 6.30 or 7 am.

 

 By popular demand, we have decided to retain the summer challenge and super swimmer badges which were both well-received last summer. This year we will have the following badges:

• Summer Challenge - swim 30 times over summer, and swim in at least 7 different weeks
• Summer Super Swimmer - swim 50 times over summer

 

In order to be eligible for any/all of these badges you must log your swims in i-Log. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up HERE. All swims must be at Manly (unless we have further lockdowns). Covid swims will cease on 1 December. HAPPY SWIMMING.

Black Friday: Some things are not for Sale

D E D I C A T I O N from our local weatherman

Guy is going shopping afterwards for a new umbrella (and some waterproof chalk)

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality

620am keen beans

Online sales are live...or it is just the Black skies and thunderstorms scaring everyone away?

If you stayed in bed, you missed out

Dan Bilzerian (aka Chippo) swims out early past the point

Rain setting in, you can hear the tap, tap, tapping on Greg Cole's cap across the bay

Nothing stops the Drinks Express!

Rusty and Caroline's Pitch report:

Swimming in the rain is one of my favourite things. A delight and a joy. Whatever you do, don't drink the water. Slight metallic cucumber zing if you want to know. Viz below average, water temp like a yoyo last few weeks (or else Guy's eyesight is going), a bit browner in the middle, but surprisingly clear at Shelley. Wide is clear too. Lots of rays. Still some strength in the rip, fly out, struggle in. Hardcore swimmers. Everyone else online shopping? 

Danny back from Queensie, starting to scramble as he sees Sophie ahead of him for the cafe queue. He reports all clear north.

Sophie and her many double shot oat lattes (all for herself?). 

Never regret a swim

Slightly larger crowd 7am dragged out of bed. Gary and Susan plot a double, buy one get one free.

Caroline recovering from Matt's head kick to beat her past the point. 

Thanks for the swim and coffee team! Don't let your true love run cold.

 

Rusty the Drowned Rat & carolinebythebeach

 

Trainer-led workouts designed for men that won’t break down the body.

A stunning clubhouse, with regular community events, bar, lounge and more!

 

12 Days of Christmas B&B edition! Thursday 25-11-21

Good afternoon all...

Given that it's almost the silly season! I thought it only right to get the 'caroling' started early. No to be outdone by the original composer of the 12 days of Christmas, Frederic Austin, I rewrote a version more akin to our kind. You can sing it in the shower, sing it to your kids, save it up for your next karaoke session or sing it whilst you swim or even break it ou rat the upcoming BnB Chrissy party...the skies the limit. The printed version is below but I have also included a short version taken "on the fly" this morning and featuring lots of our gorgeous peeps...and a big thank you to you all. It's hard to sing first thing in the morning!!

But before you all rush to check it out, a report on this mornings conditions. The weather was drizzly, humid and cloudy and the seas were spicy and full of energy.  The temp was around 19.8 and the vis wasn't bad for such choppy conditions. Lots of fun to be had by all.  So get out there and enjoy. 

So without further adieu:

 

THE 12 DAYS of CHRISTMAS (BNB EDITION)

On the first day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
A pink cap from the B&B

On the second day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
2 rubber flippers and
A Pink cap from the B&B

On the third day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
3 foggy goggles
2 rubber flippers and
A pink cap from the B&B

On the 4th day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
4 budgies smuggling
3 foggy goggles
2 rubber flippers and
A pink cap from the B&B

On the 5th day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
5 JIMBLE STIIIINGS
4 budgies smuggling
3 foggy goggles
2 rubber flippers and
A pink cap from the B&B

On the 6th day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
6 gropers groping
5 JIMBLE STIIIINGS
4 budgies smuggling
3 foggy goggles
2 rubber flippers and
A pink cap from the B&B

On the 7th day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
7 swimmers snorkeling
6 gropers groping
5 JIMBLE STIIIINGS
4 budgies smuggling
3 foggy goggles
2 rubber flippers and
A pink cap from the B&B

On the 8th day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
8 whales breaching
7 swimmers snorkelling
6 gropers groping
5 JIMBLE STIIINGS
4 budgies smuggling
3 foggy goggles
2 rubber flippers and
A pink cap from the B&B

On the 9th day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
9 bloggers blogging
8 whales breaching  
7 swimmers snorkelling
6 gropers groping
5 JIMBLE STIIINGS
4 budgies smuggling
3 foggy goggles
2 rubber flippers and
A pink cap from the B&B

On the 10th day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
10 cups a keeping
9 bloggers blogging
8 whales breaching 
7 swimmers snorkelling
6 gropers groping
5 JIMBLE STIIINGS
4 budgies smuggling
3 foggy goggles
2 rubber flippers and
A pink cap from the B&B

On the 11th day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
11 wetsuit wedgies
10 cups a keeping
9 bloggers blogging
8 whales breaching 
7 swimmers snorkelling
6 gropers groping
5 JIMBLE STIIINGS
4 budgies smuggling
3 foggy goggles
2 rubber flippers and
A pink cap from the B&B

On the 12th day of Christmas my buddies gave to me:
12 skinny dippers
11 wetsuit wedgies
10 cups a keeping
9 bloggers blogging
8 whales breaching
7 swimmers snorkelling
6 gropers groping
5 JIMBLE STIIINGS
4 budgies smuggling
3 foggy goggles
2 rubber flippers and
A pink cap from the B&B

 

Have a great week everyone and keep swimming 

 

Fin Yoga x

 

 

B&B is BACK!!

From 1^st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the following:

• Current NSW government regulations do not require a Covid Plan for outdoor active recreation activities with up to 1000 fully vaccinated adults. If you are not fully vaccinated, please refrain from swimming with the group until Government regulations allow.
• Maintain physical distancing. NSW Health advice is to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with. In order to stay safe, please observe all Government requirements related to this aspect. It would be helpful and safer if swimmers use the beach, rather than the walkway to gather before and after the swim.
•        Log your swim on our log-in site (HERE), so that we have a means of assisting contact tracing should this become necessary. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up here.
• Be aware of and courteous to other swimmers. There will be many swimmers in the bay at once. If you collide with another swimmer, please stop and check that there has been no injury sustained, and the other swimmer does not need assistance.

Our information desk will operate every day from 6.30 to 7 am. New swimmers can sign up at that time and collect their free pink cap, courtesy of Manly Paradise Beachfront Motel and Apartments. 

Volunteers Greeters Needed

In order to lighten the load on our regular and aging team, we are calling for volunteers to assist by helping at our information desk each morning to greet and induct new swimmers. You can volunteer for a regular day (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), or for random, backup assistance. You will need to be at Manly before 6.30 am to set up the desk and be able to pack away the desk after your swim. Training will be provided if required. Please contact Ian(ugoboyo@gmail.com) if you can assist. This is your chance to help ensure that our treasured group continues to flourish.

 

 

 

 

B&B is BACK!!

From 1^st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the following:

• Current NSW government regulations do not require a Covid Plan for outdoor active recreation activities with up to 1000 fully vaccinated adults. If you are not fully vaccinated, please refrain from swimming with the group until Government regulations allow.
• Maintain physical distancing. NSW Health advice is to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with. In order to stay safe, please observe all Government requirements related to this aspect. It would be helpful and safer if swimmers use the beach, rather than the walkway to gather before and after the swim.
•        Log your swim on our log-in site (HERE), so that we have a means of assisting contact tracing should this become necessary. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up here.
• Be aware of and courteous to other swimmers. There will be many swimmers in the bay at once. If you collide with another swimmer, please stop and check that there has been no injury sustained, and the other swimmer does not need assistance.

Our information desk will operate every day from 6.30 to 7 am. New swimmers can sign up at that time and collect their free pink cap, courtesy of Manly Paradise Beachfront Motel and Apartments. 

Volunteers Greeters Needed

In order to lighten the load on our regular and aging team, we are calling for volunteers to assist by helping at our information desk each morning to greet and induct new swimmers. You can volunteer for a regular day (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), or for random, backup assistance. You will need to be at Manly before 6.30 am to set up the desk and be able to pack away the desk after your swim. Training will be provided if required. Please contact Ian(ugoboyo@gmail.com) if you can assist. This is your chance to help ensure that our treasured group continues to flourish.

Wed 24th: Birds of Paradise

 

Water         19.1º

Air              19º

Stingers      Nil

Entry          Easy

Visibilty       65%

Sky            Overcast

Bay             Calm

Ambience  Serene

Rain           Soon ...

 

 

B&B is BACK!!

From 1^st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the following:

• Current NSW government regulations do not require a Covid Plan for outdoor active recreation activities with up to 1000 fully vaccinated adults. If you are not fully vaccinated, please refrain from swimming with the group until Government regulations allow.
• Maintain physical distancing. NSW Health advice is to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with. In order to stay safe, please observe all Government requirements related to this aspect. It would be helpful and safer if swimmers use the beach, rather than the walkway to gather before and after the swim.
•        Log your swim on our log-in site (HERE), so that we have a means of assisting contact tracing should this become necessary. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up here.
• Be aware of and courteous to other swimmers. There will be many swimmers in the bay at once. If you collide with another swimmer, please stop and check that there has been no injury sustained, and the other swimmer does not need assistance.

Our information desk will operate every day from 6.30 to 7 am. New swimmers can sign up at that time and collect their free pink cap, courtesy of Manly Paradise Beachfront Motel and Apartments. 

Volunteers Greeters Needed

In order to lighten the load on our regular and aging team, we are calling for volunteers to assist by helping at our information desk each morning to greet and induct new swimmers. You can volunteer for a regular day (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), or for random, backup assistance. You will need to be at Manly before 6.30 am to set up the desk and be able to pack away the desk after your swim. Training will be provided if required. Please contact Ian(ugoboyo@gmail.com) if you can assist. This is your chance to help ensure that our treasured group continues to flourish.

Tuesday 23/11/2021 - Swimming within our abilities

The B&B swimmers I saw today, all swam well within their capabilities. Strong early swimmers warned us of the rip and we could see the large sets so most people chose to go from half way or the experienced ones went from the beach. Some of us chose to have fun in the waves like these wonderful Wows above. Always a great option!

Little Sarah had already been in by the time I got to the Surf Club at 6.35am. She is very brave and determined but would never consider going in if she considered conditions risky. Here she is with kindest man in Manly Derek and the lovely Peta and Tatchi.

The Merpeople are all strong swimmers and a few of these chose the halfway option coming back as the safer option.

Jim, Bruce and a few others head out at 7 before the 'beach closed' sign went out but all very proficient swimmers... A few volunteer lifesavers amongst these.

Ian welcomes a swimmer from another swim group, The Willy Dolphins from Williamstown in Victoria.

This group offers support to so many. Ranya had a difficult time after giving birth to beautiful Felix but drops by for a friendly welcome and chat on her morning walk.

Dave from Chicago used to swim with us and joins us for a swim this morning.

Lifeguard Neil is concerned sends out the jet ski and a lot of swimmers appreciate the advice from the guy on it regarding where the rip was and to swim wide. Fortunately he didn't have to rescue any B&B swimmers as the large majority of us know what we're capable of. (There was talk of one swimmer being brought in earlier but don't think it was a pink capper.Whether it was or not thank you for helping that swimmer.)

Peter loved his swim today but didn't have any news of incredible marine sightings today. Far too churned up!

 Annie was one of the swimmers who went from the beach and managed it in through the surf today. Although in her late 60's she knows what she's capable of, is certainly not 'irresponsible' and loved her swim. Due to the watery blob on my camera she loses a few dress sizes in this photo!

Here are more photos of the joyous Wows enjoying the white water and starting off the day in the very best way!

The photos below were taken at the weekend when the water much clearer. If you want to learn more about the marine creatures of CTB consider coming to 'Science at the Steyne' on Wednesday 8th December. As well as a Kahoots quizz put on by Selma and myself there will be talks from scientists on Seahorse Hotels, Crayweed, Living sewalls etc. It is free with complimentary pizza! Here is the link

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/science-steyne?fbclid=IwAR2cPCWC8oA8nBUKaRHydu_eGKRbCF99cENg9xP2DPEx--FnaLdRGP-KQqw

Have a great day folks

Lainey xx

P.S. There could be a few tickets for Salt Joy available at the door if you come early 6.30pm

B&B is BACK!!

From 1^st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the following:

• Current NSW government regulations do not require a Covid Plan for outdoor active recreation activities with up to 1000 fully vaccinated adults. If you are not fully vaccinated, please refrain from swimming with the group until Government regulations allow.
• Maintain physical distancing. NSW Health advice is to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with. In order to stay safe, please observe all Government requirements related to this aspect. It would be helpful and safer if swimmers use the beach, rather than the walkway to gather before and after the swim.
•        Log your swim on our log-in site (HERE), so that we have a means of assisting contact tracing should this become necessary. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up here.
• Be aware of and courteous to other swimmers. There will be many swimmers in the bay at once. If you collide with another swimmer, please stop and check that there has been no injury sustained, and the other swimmer does not need assistance.

Our information desk will operate every day from 6.30 to 7 am. New swimmers can sign up at that time and collect their free pink cap, courtesy of Manly Paradise Beachfront Motel and Apartments. 

Volunteers Greeters Needed

In order to lighten the load on our regular and aging team, we are calling for volunteers to assist by helping at our information desk each morning to greet and induct new swimmers. You can volunteer for a regular day (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), or for random, backup assistance. You will need to be at Manly before 6.30 am to set up the desk and be able to pack away the desk after your swim. Training will be provided if required. Please contact Ian(ugoboyo@gmail.com) if you can assist. This is your chance to help ensure that our treasured group continues to flourish.

All quiet on the Western Point

Clearly the forecast of rain and big swell coupled with the Monday vibe had put off the crowds today as only the real regular swimmers turned up. 

Those who did turn up were rewarded with a lovely 18.6, Some decent fun waves off the point and then some pollution and strong current signs that were put up after we got out for good measure

but as they say “Never a bad day in Cabbage Bay’

B&B is BACK!!

 

From 1^st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the following:

 

·         Current NSW government regulations do not require a Covid Plan for outdoor active recreation activities with up to 1000 fully vaccinated adults. If you are not fully vaccinated, please refrain from swimming with the group until Government regulations allow.

·         Maintain physical distancing. NSW Health advice is to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with. In order to stay safe, please observe all Government requirements related to this aspect. It would be helpful and safer if swimmers use the beach, rather than the walkway to gather before and after the swim.

·         Log your swim on our log-in site (HERE), so that we have a means of assisting contact tracing should this become necessary. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up here.

·         Be aware of and courteous to other swimmers. There will be many swimmers in the bay at once. If you collide with another swimmer, please stop and check that there has been no injury sustained, and the other swimmer does not need assistance.

 

Our information desk will operate every day from 6.30 to 7 am. New swimmers can sign up at that time and collect their free pink cap, courtesy of Manly Paradise Beachfront Motel and Apartments. 

 

Volunteers Greeters Needed

In order to lighten the load on our regular and aging team, we are calling for volunteers to assist by helping at our information desk each morning to greet and induct new swimmers. You can volunteer for a regular day (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), or for random, backup assistance. You will need to be at Manly before 6.30 am to set up the desk and be able to pack away the desk after your swim. Training will be provided if required. Please contact Ian(ugoboyo@gmail.com) if you can assist. This is your chance to help ensure that our treasured group continues to flourish.