Lovely to be back in the Ocean - (after a stint in the mountains with blizzards and high winds.)
Water was a chilly 17.1 degrees. Air Temp about 12 degrees.
Wonderful light warmed us up, with a stunning sunrise.
Water was calm and clear.
Over at Shelly there was about 80 swimmers who braved the cool water.
So pristine!
Why would you want to be anywhere else?
Our little group cast a long shadow....literally.
Good to see that the path from Manly to Shelly has been restored after the big storm in June.
My little girls and I did a dry blog today, with a "tea bag" dip at the end. Picture thanks to "Bones".
Hope your Tuesday is panning out to be a good one.
Jenny :))
Stats:
Swimmers 80+
Water temp 17.1
Staying safe - a timely reminder!
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. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
2016 Winter Badge Ceremony
You’ve done the hard yards and got your Winter Badge (or even harder yards for a WWW), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster. Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 11th September, straight after the regular swim!
A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and .... RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here for Badge Breakfast
All 2016 winter badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for your upcoming summer badge challenges...
WWW badge.
Please be aware that to obtain the coveted WWW badge, the only part of the body that is allowed to be covered by wet suit material. Are the feet (booties allowed). Apart from the feet, the body should be covered in non-wet suit material.
Also, a reminder that the philosophy of the B&B group is that we are a group activity and that swims are only to be logged for swims made between the hours of 6am and the final 7am swim (or double or triple or other sanctioned swims). Swims NOT to be logged outside of these times for social and safety reasons. Management.
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