Fear not consumers of the blog, Tuesday did happen, I just got snarled up in a day of mayhem. However to be fair the morning started out with a glorious showing. With just a hint of what had been we had a 2 meter swell from the east at about 12 second intervals.
We should see it fall away till Friday with an expected half meter but till then it will be hanging around.
The Sunrise threatened but took its time
The paths still need sweeping
The swim to the point was looking tricky
I think we had a hardy 20 seasoned campaigners today with no newbies
Looks like a change was required.
Eventually,the Sun managed a peep
Even the surfers couldn't get through the weed
So to the high road we go
A calm walk
It required some ducking and weaving
But the garage is still standing. They dont make em like that anymore.
This is where the Bold come in
And Ian leads the way
The Shops copped a hiding on Saturday and Sunday but still there.
This was Saturday night about 7pm. The tide wasn't high yet but threatening and 2 minutes after this shot a wave came over the wall and smashed the windows filling the shop with water.
The toilet block didn't fare so well. Gone
But for some nothings gets between them and their swim
The Sun worked hard to improve the day
Deceptively calm given we still had 2 meters of swell running from the East
And then the calm
The crew made it to Shelley amidst the maelstrom of flotsom and other things in the water
And back via the dogleg
Driven on by breakfast I'm sure
And still the odd sneaker came through
Some will not give in no matter how much is placed in their way
Hard to believe so much sand was thrown up. The path to brekky hard to see through the sand.
Have a great week.
Brian
Stats:
Swimmers - around 20
Temp: Maybe 20
The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 14th June at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speaker for the night will be Canadian-born, Australian author Catherine DeVrye, whose talk is titled ‘Shift Happens’. You’ll laugh while you learn about turning obstacles into opportunities, as Catherine shares her journey from an orphanage in Canada to #1 best-selling author, Australian Executive Woman of the Year winner, and the 2010 Australian Keynote Speaker of the Year.
The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot BOOK HERE NOW, http://www.
*B & B Trivia Night*
As you are aware B&B is a free for all activity, but there are ongoing
costs that need to be met. To help support B&B and keep it the wonderful,
inclusive, growing phenomena that it is we will be arranging a fund-raising
Trivia Night at The Steyne Hotel on Tuesday 12th July. Please keep this
date free so you can come along. In order to make this event a success, we
are asking for:
- volunteers to assist in the organisation of the event
- donation of goods and or services that can be used as auction items or
raffle prizes
If you can assist with either of these can you please contact John Kelly ([email protected])
Winter Badge
*** The badge is a visual representation of a goal***
It's nearly that time again. Winter is coming ... and so are the winter
badges. The winter swimming season runs from 1 June to 31 August, and to
qualify for your winter badge, you must:
- swim at least 20 times during this period
- swim in at least 7 different weeks
- log your swims
To qualify for the WWW badge (winter without wetsuit) you must complete all
of the above without wearing a wetsuit or any other form of bodily thermal
enhancement (don't forget to check the "without wetsuit" button on the log
in screen). Why not give it a try? Any questions - email Ian (
[email protected])
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