Warning: This is my first blog. If you don't like it, too bad for you. Complaints please to JK. With his persuasive skills, he managed to talk me into blogging, and my resistance proved to weak. He must see me as easy target, because this is not the first time. Last winter, around mid-July when water temperatures were lowest, he talked me into swimming without wetsuit for the rest of the winter (I have been swimming with rubber til then). He teased kept teasing me about my wetsuit in the men's change rooms, in front of everybody else, which eventually broke my resistance. Next morning I came without wetsuit, freezing nearly half to death, but I managed to get through the rest of winter in www style. JK, that's enough now, you won't talk me into anything else, please look for new prey next time.
But now to the serious matter, a brief recount of events this morning.
6am: Early indications of a beautiful day at Manly, but with quite some surf and challenging swimming conditions
which did not deter the 6am crew to enter the water with a big smile
The booty campers do not bother about the surf, they seem to be in a world of their own
6.30am: The Dinks express headed for the water in big numbers, and judging by the crowd one could have taken them for the regular swimmers
6.45am: What is this? Are they teaming up for a new group, or are they just running late for the 6.30 swimmers and desperate to catch up with them?
At the same time in front of the surf Club, some disbelief about the new blogger with the camera
and arrival of management
7am: Finally, let the fun begin
no need to introduce this guy
looks indeed like everyone enjoyed getting into the water
and after a bumpy swim to Shelley, the jolly mood continued
But the fun cannot last forever, back to Manly, to enjoy coffee (or for the less fortunate, off to work)
That's it for the swim, sorry guys, no fish photos today, water way to murky (and a good excuse for me not having to dive hunting for under water photos on my inaugural blog).
8.30am: Debrief of todays swim - always easier after a nice breakfast at Bluewater
And don't forget: He will be the man of the day tomorrow. Please show up in force to congratulate
That's it, enjoy your day and the upcoming weekend (SunRun, Cole Classic, 6k swim, to chose from).
Benrhard
Stats Swimmers: many (waiting for stat's from management
Newbies: ??
Water temp: 21.1
B&B i-Log The B&B i-Log is the best way to capture your swims!! Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge.. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com (This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.
Summer Swims
The next 10km swim is scheduled for Saturday 14 February, 2015.
The 6km and 10km swims both start with the normal swim at 7am.
Staying safe Are you prepared for the return of the surf? Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
B&B Karaoke Night
The Novotel Manly Pacific is generously hosting a fundraising Karaoke Night for B&B swimmers and their friends/families to entertain each other and enjoy the night away. Dress as a rock star - there will be prizes for best dressed. Details are:
DATE: Tuesday 10th February
TIME: 6.30 pm
VENUE: Novatel Manly Pacific (above Daniel San bar)
DRESS: Rock Star
COST: $25
Don’t worry if you think you can’t sing, just come along and support/heckle your fellow swimmers who think they can. This event will be loads of fun, with plenty of laughs. The entry cost includes finger food and your first drink FREE. All proceeds will go to the running of the B&B.
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