Pacific Jules

Tues 10th: Foggy Smokey Swirly

Wet sea mist, with the smell of bush fire on the wind.

Ocean swirling every which way.  Big waves, plus small waves rolling into banned Shelley Beach (which was a muddy, tan colour in the shallows)

Water: 20.6º

B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY

Still a coupla tix available for tonight's party - be there or be square!

 Book HERE now!

8/12/19 - New Directions

You, your body, is classed as a self organising system. This means it has the ability to continually interact with subtle changes (perturbations) in the environment and use those as an opportunity to reorganise itself to greater levels of complexity and efficiency.  You're constantly adapting, learning, changing and evolving.

Your system is also non-linear, meaning that a subtle change in your day has the potential to create a massive shift in who and how you are in your world. An important goal in all of this is for your system to increase its coherence and, in doing so, reduce its entropy, or the rate at which you are breaking down.

OK, so what?

Well, this morning wasn’t just another swim. Of course, they never are 'just another swim'. However, by swimming north this morning, from The Point to the pipe, instead of across to Shelley Beach, we enjoyed a novel environment. Your system had to adapt to many subtle changes from its usual swim

within every one of those subtle differences exists the potential to create massive change in your life as you continue to evolve in new directions and reach ever greater levels of coherence.

 

(click photos to grow...)

 

 

 

 

 

With love,
Andrew Maher.
Foundation, Neuro-Structural Optimisation. Collaroy (mention you swim with B&B)


Stats:
Water temp: 20.1°
Swimmers: 164
Newbies: 3

 

 

B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY

Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 10^th December at 6.30 pm in Henry's Rooftop Bar (2^nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!

Sunday December 8, 2019

The past week has been gorgeous with water temperature hovering around 20 degrees and almost perfect swimming conditions. 

I say ALMOST perfect because as you probably know, Shelly has been off limits due to pollution. There has been no official reason given but it is believed that the sewer line has ruptured slightly causing some leakage into the bay.

The walkway to Shelly only came about because of the construction of the main sewer line in 1898  linking the Manly area to the North Head outlet. 

Considering the destructive force of the 2016 storms it is unbelievable that there have not been a lot more problems with the sewer line.

Luckily we have a whole ocean to swim in, so this week we headed north in pristine waters towards Queenscliff.  I love the occasional change, especially this swim with the shifting patterns of the underwater sand being quite mesmerising.

Luckily BnBers are so adaptable. This got me thinking about the BnB community as a whole and it doesn't just totally revolve around swimming. There are so many sub groups, catering to everything from cycling, language courses, book clubs to poker playing and certainly the most important, happy hour at the Bavarian on Friday evenings. Plus there are always people heading off on adventures with other swimmers or solo pursuits. You can see a whole lot more about what is happening on the Facebook page "Bold and Beautiful Swimmers" https://www.facebook.com/groups/504973999537658/?ref=bookmarks 

So, looking back on the last week here is a glimpse of what happen in and out of the water.

 

TODAY was chilly and overcast and with Shelly still closed, we went north again.

Dry swimmers

To the pipe and on to the beach

Wet swimmers.

That's all today, gotta rush off.

Stats:

Water temp: 20.5

Swimmers; 418

Newbies; 19

B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY

Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 10^th December at 6.30 pm in Henry's Rooftop Bar (2^nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!

Much Ado About Nothing?

Today's sunrise pic is from Elaine, who does a regular jog before the swim. All week she's been posting beautiful photos on social media, secondary to the smoky haze and colourful skies.

 

En route to the swim I bumped into Pete and Jacqui with Nipper! How adorable is the pup.

 

Initially there was lots of talk with management about who was going to swim the 6km ( I was told most of the group) ,which swim route they would take as Shelley beach was still closed. I wasn't doing the 6km so I took my time mingling and milling about.

 

 

It felt like a regular Saturday swim, lots of people catching up and getting organised,

Belinda is down from her farm in the country very close to the fire territory, hubby came along which was lovely:

 

I hadn't planned a big swim but was happy to head north with everyone instead of the bay. There's been a pollution problem, details aren't clear sorry. I had Henrietta with me who is just returning to swimming after lengthy treatment for an old shoulder injury. The water was lovely, a perfect 20.3 degrees, and conditions looked superb for the 6km swimmers. Hardly any swell or surf to contend with.

 

 

So relaxed were we having a lazy swim we stopped for a selfie:

 

 

And literally about 5 minutes after that everything went downhill from there. We were at the back of the group so hadn't gone far at all. But that loud siren is hard to mistake, unless you're Henrietta, who concentrates deeply and probably wears ear plugs. I stopped her and told her we're heading in. Reminds me of the hospital fire alarm actually. What the life guards actually said was hard to decipher, but a large shark was seen heading into the beach. 

 

Upon landing on the beach, the sight was hard to capture. Hundreds of pink cappers walking back from the pipe area roughly. No boulderdash or 6km for a lot of people. No shark bite reported either, or incidents/accidents. But to be safe and wise is better than sorry. So thank you to the ski paddler who returned to shore to warn us all.

 

Note: there were 387 total swimmers, so the majority in the 7am group.

 

Two of the ladies above were new, and were quickly reassured this does not happen regularly.

 

I came upon Ethan looking so sad he missed a surf, he was so cute. So Wayne reassured him it was safe to have a pic with me as Wayne knew me, I"m not really a stranger. Than Wayne explained the siren story to me. Which in turn made Ethan announce it was definitely a great white, no other shark possible.

 

 

So the story goes, according to Wayne. A regular paddler at Manly in the mornings, was about 300-400m out from the point. A large fin surfaced right next to her, swimming towards the point and beach. It's dorsal fin was estimated to be twice the size of the paddle she was using to move through the water. She had a fright , obviously, so scooped herself to shore quickly to report it for the large group of swimmers. Thank you to her and to the surf club. 

A jet ski went out for quite a while and looked around. The huge Westpac drone had already been in flight and was up again as well, and the beach was only closed for a short while. It reopened by the time the Can Too swimmers arrived who are learning to swim in oceans.

 

Now, this bit you'll love I"m sure. I bumped into Jo and Clare having a giggle. Jo had arrived maybe a bit later than everyone else. Still waking up she swam to Shelley, wondered why it was so quiet ( no idea it was closed due to pollution ),never heard the alarm go off,  appreciated the clear and clean bay and returned to Manly. A man on a board eventually told her towards the end of the swim, there's been a shark, you should head in to the beach.  Clare, on the other hand, had started swimming with an informal group of 6km swimmers. They headed out at 6.30am, went to the bower break, then swam to Queenscliff, and heard the alarm. Some in their group didnt' hear it, so they continued to Freshwater and back, completing the 6km! Congratulations to everyone who did complete it, there's a few of you on the attendance list, the first of the summer season done.

Here is John Forster with Don Mclean and another man I can't recognise cos of his wetsuit sorry :) They did complete the 6km swim.

These two lovely girls ,Rebecca and Linda ,wanted proof that they had swum amongst shark infested waters and were wonderful, active, adventurous, fun loving peeps , photo taken to prove to the hubbies left at home what they get up to.

 

 

Everyone wanted a photo of that sign, can just imagine the papers in the morning.

 

Roz and Karen ( who's only done three swims and wanted to know the frequency of these sirens ) joined in the conversation after the swim:

 

 

Interesting resting position :

 

Quick chit chat on the South African bench with two lovely men-Justus on left and Errol on right:

 

I chatted to Sharnie during the week after a shark left it's tooth in a paddlers board. She is my little go to person on anything marine. She and Nick used to swim more regularly with the group but work and travel and life make it difficult now. But, she was saying during breeding season the males get a bit stupid and crash into things, including turtles, walls ( in aquariums ) each other etc, and they're just drunk on pheromones. I dont like to be too relaxed but don't believe in panicking either. The shark today didn't harm or try to harm the paddler, luckily, and Sharnie has actually dived with bull sharks in Fiji. Fabulous footage. Here's a pic she sent me of a grey nurse.

stats from today: temp 20.3, 387 total swimmers, 8 newbies, please come back!

 

B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY

 

Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 10^th December at 6.30 pm in Henry's Rooftop Bar (2^nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!

 

Have a great weekend everyone :) sorry it's a late blog, Saturday's are busy.

Edwina.

Much Ado About Nothing?

Today's sunrise pic is from Elaine, who does a regular jog before the swim. All week she's been posting beautiful photos on social media, secondary to the smoky haze and colourful skies.

 

En route to the swim I bumped into Pete and Jacqui with Nipper! How adorable is the pup.

 

Initially there was lots of talk with management about who was going to swim the 6km ( I was told most of the group) ,which swim route they would take as Shelley beach was still closed. I wasn't doing the 6km so I took my time mingling and milling about.

 

 

It felt like a regular Saturday swim, lots of people catching up and getting organised,

Belinda is down from her farm in the country very close to the fire territory, hubby came along which was lovely:

 

I hadn't planned a big swim but was happy to head north with everyone instead of the bay. There's been a pollution problem, details aren't clear sorry. I had Henrietta with me who is just returning to swimming after lengthy treatment for an old shoulder injury. The water was lovely, a perfect 20.3 degrees, and conditions looked superb for the 6km swimmers. Hardly any swell or surf to contend with.

 

 

So relaxed were we having a lazy swim we stopped for a selfie:

 

 

And literally about 5 minutes after that everything went downhill from there. We were at the back of the group so hadn't gone far at all. But that loud siren is hard to mistake, unless you're Henrietta, who concentrates deeply and probably wears ear plugs. I stopped her and told her we're heading in. Reminds me of the hospital fire alarm actually. What the life guards actually said was hard to decipher, but a large shark was seen heading into the beach. 

 

Upon landing on the beach, the sight was hard to capture. Hundreds of pink cappers walking back from the pipe area roughly. No boulderdash or 6km for a lot of people. No shark bite reported either, or incidents/accidents. But to be safe and wise is better than sorry. So thank you to the ski paddler who returned to shore to warn us all.

 

Note: there were 387 total swimmers, so the majority in the 7am group.

 

Two of the ladies above were new, and were quickly reassured this does not happen regularly.

 

I came upon Ethan looking so sad he missed a surf, he was so cute. So Wayne reassured him it was safe to have a pic with me as Wayne knew me, I"m not really a stranger. Than Wayne explained the siren story to me. Which in turn made Ethan announce it was definitely a great white, no other shark possible.

 

 

So the story goes, according to Wayne. A regular paddler at Manly in the mornings, was about 300-400m out from the point. A large fin surfaced right next to her, swimming towards the point and beach. It's dorsal fin was estimated to be twice the size of the paddle she was using to move through the water. She had a fright , obviously, so scooped herself to shore quickly to report it for the large group of swimmers. Thank you to her and to the surf club. 

A jet ski went out for quite a while and looked around. The huge Westpac drone had already been in flight and was up again as well, and the beach was only closed for a short while. It reopened by the time the Can Too swimmers arrived who are learning to swim in oceans.

 

Now, this bit you'll love I"m sure. I bumped into Jo and Clare having a giggle. Jo had arrived maybe a bit later than everyone else. Still waking up she swam to Shelley, wondered why it was so quiet ( no idea it was closed due to pollution ),never heard the alarm go off,  appreciated the clear and clean bay and returned to Manly. A man on a board eventually told her towards the end of the swim, there's been a shark, you should head in to the beach.  Clare, on the other hand, had started swimming with an informal group of 6km swimmers. They headed out at 6.30am, went to the bower break, then swam to Queenscliff, and heard the alarm. Some in their group didnt' hear it, so they continued to Freshwater and back, completing the 6km! Congratulations to everyone who did complete it, there's a few of you on the attendance list, the first of the summer season done.

Here is John Forster with Don Mclean and another man I can't recognise cos of his wetsuit sorry :) They did complete the 6km swim.

These two lovely girls ,Rebecca and Linda ,wanted proof that they had swum amongst shark infested waters and were wonderful, active, adventurous, fun loving peeps , photo taken to prove to the hubbies left at home what they get up to.

 

 

Everyone wanted a photo of that sign, can just imagine the papers in the morning.

 

Roz and Karen ( who's only done three swims and wanted to know the frequency of these sirens ) joined in the conversation after the swim:

 

 

Interesting resting position :

 

Quick chit chat on the South African bench with two lovely men-Justus on left and Errol on right:

 

I chatted to Sharnie during the week after a shark left it's tooth in a paddlers board. She is my little go to person on anything marine. She and Nick used to swim more regularly with the group but work and travel and life make it difficult now. But, she was saying during breeding season the males get a bit stupid and crash into things, including turtles, walls ( in aquariums ) each other etc, and they're just drunk on pheromones. I dont like to be too relaxed but don't believe in panicking either. The shark today didn't harm or try to harm the paddler, luckily, and Sharnie has actually dived with bull sharks in Fiji. Fabulous footage. Here's a pic she sent me of a grey nurse.

stats from today: temp 20.3, 387 total swimmers, 8 newbies, please come back!

 

B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY

 

Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 10^th December at 6.30 pm in Henry's Rooftop Bar (2^nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!

 

Have a great weekend everyone :) sorry it's a late blog, Saturday's are busy.

Edwina.

6 December 2019 New routines

I really enjoyed yesterday's blog where people recounted their favourite Christmas films. Very interesting. I like 16 Blocks with Bruce Willis because it has Bruce Willis, a bit of action, cleverness by Bruce's character and then a good outcome. What more suitable film to close a much anticipated and often exhausting but good day?

Today we had to ask about the temperature, the shark, the closure of Shelly, where we would swim. So much to think about. It is hard when people are going in all directions to avoid a collision and deduce where the doublers are. So it was good that everyone was being extra careful

Here is Laura who was watching carefully for swimmers on her morning paddle

I love to photograph people in front of the palm tree. Imagine how much worse the air would be without the trees around us

Swimming where? That is what everyone is working out

I'm swimming pipe to pipe and running etc. 

Planning the route

That pipe

Out they go toward Queenscliff

Tapering off for the 6km tomorrow

Newbie signing in. I hope the newbies come back as it was not the best day today

A set of four setting off

Shower scene beauties

Enough caffeine

A dog that travels in style

Derek Sarah and Inez

I love this cap

Di and Robyn have a new swimmer today

Beautiful swimming - Bryan and Danny

A great elbow

Steve explained the comment from one swimmer that the water was 'thick' - there were salp around the corner

Swimmers 180

Newbies - several

Temp

B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY

Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 10^th December at 6.30 pm in Henry's Rooftop Bar (2^nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!

 

I have been reading the Lucas Davenport series - Book 1 "Rules of Play" by the same author that wrote the Virgil Flowers series which was a light enjoyable read. Not as good. I will end the series there probably. 

I am also listening to podcasts. I have subscribed to John Safran vs the Occult as I really like his book about extremists in Australia "Depends what you Mean by Extremists" and also his book "Murder in Mississippi" 

"Go North", they said...so we did. All the way to the North Pole.

There was confusion and chaos at the swim this morning. Our beloved Shelley Beach was closed due to, dare I say, 'pollution' so we were instructed by Anne, to go North. It was stressful and anxiety levels were high, so to keep the people calm I decided we could all use 'a little Christmas'. 

You say North...I say North Pole. So I asked the BIG question..."What's your favourite Christmas movie?"

Here's what our jolly swimmers had to say...

Anne, who is doing a fab job of fearless leader, says, Rudolph the red nose reindeer. An oldie but a goodie. 

Henrietta loves Coventry carol... a christmas tale about King Herrod and killing babies. She assures me that it's a wonderful movie, think I will take her word for it!

Rachael, Sam and Marlot, newbies from the UK and France say, Miracle on 34th street and The Holiday. Which incidentally, there's finishes today and will be flying back to the UK this afternoon...DON'T GO! 

Charlie and Campbell were both fans of Love Actually...it appears we have some S.N.A.G's on our hands ( sensitive new age guys)  and Bex was causing mischief watching Home Alone..."KEVIN!!" A classic. 

Ben who didn't actually swim this morning threw me a curve ball and said, "The office Christmas special" which isn't actually a movie but 'tis Christmas, so I will let him get away with that. 

We had another vote for Home Alone from Neil and Gunnar, after much deliberation, said Ground Hog Day... a little like our swim... not really ;)

The fabulous Emma said, Polar Express with Tom Hanks as the driver...and then I got a lengthy synopsis, she really loves this movie. I will be watching with a big box of popcorn!

Ken said, "The Grinch" although he isn't one...phew! 

Sam will be watching It's a wonderful life and miracle on 34th Street...grab the tissues people. 

And Danny made up a movie title " Christmas in New York". Although I'm sure it exists. 

The festive movie recommendation comes from Marco. "Same procedure as last year" A funny movie about New Year's eve. We also had Matt and Alex who were walking past...but were too sweet not to talk to, they said, "Polar Express and Love Actually". And our resident photographer extraordinaire, Lainey recommends Bad Santa. She said she and her kids love this film...! She's a cool mum!

The most creative response comes from David who says, he has too much booze at Christmas time to remember and our pooch at the wall Buddy, whispered to me with his favourite, The search for Santa Paws..who knew?? 

So get that pop corn popping, pour the egg nog, grab the fam and sit back and enjoy! 

Anne and Henrietta

Rachael, Sam and Marlot

 

Marlot with late comer and newbie Quentin. He was swayed by the ladies for Love Actually. 

Bet

Non swimmer Ben! has a cap on...just of a different colour. 

Here was have Charlie and Campbell and they both said "love actually" Don't you reckon Campbell looks like Sam from the movie??? Google it, you will agree. Freaky!

WOW's..Georgina ( mama to the magical whispering dog Buddy and Emma)

Passers by, Matt and Alex. He loves Polar Express too!



Our beautiful Buddy. 

i will leave you with this Lainey amazing pic of a hazy sunrise from Lainey...thanks Lainey. Maybe she wasn't up late watching Christmas flicks...Like me! 

So make your movie list and check it twice...have a greta day y'all

Fin Yoga. 

Todays stats sponsored by Anne 

7 newbies. 207 swimmers and a balmy 20 degrees in...a lot colder at the North Pole however!

B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY

Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 10^th December at 6.30 pm in Henry's Rooftop Bar (2^nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday 4.12.2019

Freshie sunrise

 

JK preaching to the masses - his message this morning was that Shelly was closed due to pollution. Best to swim north

 

'The ants go marching one by one ... "

 

Swimmers - 200

newbies - few

water temp - 19.4

B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY

NO TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE AT THE DOOR!!

Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 10^th December at 6.30 pm in Henry's Rooftop Bar (2^nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!

03/12/2019 - SHARK BITES SURF-SKI

That was the message written in capitals on the B&B whiteboard this morning... Here are the reactions of Roz and Michele before they decided to risk it and swim. Patrick and Martin just smiled...

Roz and I were at the Surf Club early today at 5.55am. We were about to go on a run when a Surf Club paddler came out telling us a shark had taken a bite at a paddler's board this morning near the Bower surf break. She advised swimmers not to swim today. I thought for a moment it may be the first day in the history of the B&B when we have had no swimmers at 7am in any part of the bay...We thought we heard 'bite out of' so imagined a ferocious sighting and near death escape attempt. All sorts of ideas started spreading about the identity and size of the shark...

It was the most beautiful morning.

The smoke from fires certainly helped to make an incredible sunrise and the water was calm.

However the paddler (called Joe) who had experienced the incident carried on training with his mates, so we continued our run along the beach...

Everybody was informed that there could be a shark out there. Some swam North keeping close to the shore. Pete said it would be ironic after recent surgery for cancer, a shark got him, but went in anyway.

Suzie and a lot of 6.30am swimmers went in. Suzie said she reckoned the shark had come and gone and was far out to sea by now!

Even Bernard went out escorted by Huw and Peter. He is very wary after his shark sighting at Queenscliffe...

Jo came out from her very early swim and had been approached by the paddlers to be aware there could be a large shark around. She was ecstatic about the clear conditions and seeing Eagle Rays and Wobbegong. She's swam close to Grey Nurse sharks recently and has seen how uninterested in us they are (if not bumped in to) and regretted not seeing one today.

There were all sorts of stories circulating. Could it just be an unfortunate bump with the large Grey Nurse that's been around of late and some swimmers saw this morning? Others figured it was a Tiger Shark or White Pointer. 'A small 'Bully' (Bull Shark) for sure' someone else said...

We all waited for Joe and his surf ski to come out of the water so we could look at the huge gash in his board and  teeth marks. We felt sure someone would then identify the shark and we'd know wether to swim or not. We even heard that the shark had left a shark tooth in the ski! (I couldn't wait to get a photo of this tooth!)

A lot of people crowded around...

John didn't look too worried as he left the crowd to swim...

I took a few photos to get the best shot of the damage done. I think this was the best one.

I was also lucky to get a photo close up of the shark tooth!

Swimming across to Shelly I managed to see this shark. A Spotted Wobbegong hiding in the sea grass.

And the huge school of Tailor, (Marine Biologist Penny assures us they are Tailor not Salmon) which have been a beautiful sight lately.

Lots of happy swimmers at Shelly, none of whom had seen a shark.

Bronnie and some Babewatch girls

Janet cocks her elbow to look like a shark's fin. (Sorry about the water blur on my camera lens taking Paula out of the photo) :-(

More blurry swimmers...Sorry folks

John Kelly must have stayed behind to alert swimmers to the possible risk of a shark encounter, but someone else took over to tell us we had a birthday. Happy Birthday Heidi!

On the way back I saw Eagle Ray, Mados, Pufferfish, Flutemouth, Goatfish and Maori wrasse but... unfortunately none of the beautiful, harmless Sharks we often see in Cabbage Tree Bay...

BELOW ARE SHARKS TAKEN AT OTHER TIMES

Grey Nurse with a fishing hook :-(

Grey Nurse with Yellowtail

Grey Nurse in murky water

Port Jackson

Dusky Whaler

Wobbegong

Swimmers - A lot, considering... Maybe 120

newbies - not sure

water temp - 18.5

B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY

NO TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE AT THE DOOR!!

Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 10^th December at 6.30 pm in Henry's Rooftop Bar (2^nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!

Have a great day everyone!

Lainey xx

Monday 2 December 2019 Happy Birthday Jane

Happy Birthday Jane - in your blue top surrounded by some of your fans.

 

It was very Quiet @ 5:31 when I swam with these guys plus camera-shy Roger (who saw a big shark in the middle of the bay).

Dorset & Henrietta in charge today - water temp 19.7, newbies - some, swimmers - 150+.

Masters with boards are a beautiful sight to see.

Derrick & Sarah

Sarah from Canberra  with her sister Lucy.



John x 2.

 

Legend Peter and lady in black.

 

Part of the crowd @7.02am.

Jane had front row seats, for the dolphin show at the point, while waiting for Cameron to swim.


Welcome back: 1. dad Ken after fighting fires for 3 weeks. His message, “we need rain” and 2. daughter Kendelle from success at two conferences on cancer in Europe.

Have a great week ahead

Simon

Roberto, Richard & Simon - the original Boulder Basthards.