Thursday 1 February – Now it’s the time for purification

So it’s the first day of the shortest month of the year and the beginning of the last month of summer. And we know the root of February is the Latin februum, which means purification. So it could be a good time to cleanse yourself of something – a time to clear out that room or garage or space or to give the body a cleanse. It was a typical soul and body cleansing swim this morning – grey, cool and with early showers. And the coolness of the morning was a welcome reprieve after the stickiness of this summer’s heat. Enjoying the coolness were many of the usual suspects and a few new ones:

And of course the big news of the morning was Jenny’s 1000 k. Here she is at Shelly and enjoying her tunnel of honour.

Have a great day folks

 

Pete Anthony

Stats:

Swimmers: 111

Newbies: 3

Water Temperature: 21.5 (felt like 20.91)

 

New Starting Point & Course for this Sunday 4th February

Due to the Cole Classic Swim this Sunday we will have a new starting point and a new course.

• Starting Point. When you arrive leave your gear at 'the benches' just in front of Manly Wine. We will then start the swim at 7am but enter the beach from the big long steps in front of the benches. If you are looking down the beach from Manly Surf Club this is the second set of steps along the beach.
• Course. After we enter the water from the steps will will swim north towards North Steyne Surf Club, stop there with the group, then swim back to the steps. Easy.

Give Something back to the Surf Club

The Surf Club needs volunteers to help with bag collection and minding of swimmers gear who participate in the Cole Classic this Sunday. If you can help see or message Elizabeth Ecks.

Summer 10km swim

The proposed date for the next 10km swim is Saturday 10 February at 7 am. 

Swimmers are required to bring their own food/drink requirements which can be left at Manly. 

The swim is dependent on suitable ocean/weather conditions. 

Remember to be sensible as no badge is worth putting yourself and others in danger

Monthly Dinner – 13^th February 2018 – Guest Speakers

The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 13th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speakers on the night will be Dr Ezequiel “Ziggy” Marzinelli and Dr Adriana Verges from the Sydney Institute of Marine Science(SIMS). SIMS, in partnership with Dorset Sutton and Jenny Lim Sutton and the Manly community, propose to undertake Operation Crayweed Manly, a project to restore lost underwater forests in Manly, in particular a type of seaweed called Crayweed, which provides critical habitat for crayfish (Eastern Rock Lobster) and abalone. Ideally the restoration would take place in Cabbage Tree Bay, as an iconic and beloved place under the watchful gaze of a community of custodians who care and love this exceptional marine environment. However this will depend on gaining community support and approval from NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) due to Cabbage Tree Bay’s status as an Aquatic Reserve. The project team are keen to talk with the B&B community, as people who love and use Cabbage Tree Bay, to hear your thoughts and seek your support for this project.

The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). 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 please book HERE.

Bob Hayter's Funeral

Bob Hayter’s Funeral is in the Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium at 11am on Wednesday, 7th February

It is with great sadness that I wish to advise members of the passing of Bob Hayter this morning (Saturday 27^th). Bob was 79.

Bob swam at Northbridge baths today, returned to his favourite bench near lane 1 and passed away peacefully.

Bob has swum with the Northbridge Swimming Club for a long time as well as being a regular at the Manly Bold and Beautiful swim squad. He swam up to 5 times per week. 

A couple of years ago he said that "I swim to stay alive." Bob loved the water and loved the baths. 

I would like to thank all those involved this morning for being so calm and controlled during such a traumatic event.

This afternoon I became aware that Bob very recently signed an order that he not be resuscitated in the event of an adverse occurrence. 

Club members have visited Bob's  wife Judith and daughter Elizabeth today. They are grateful that Bob did not suffer and passed surrounded by so many swimming mates.

Summer 10km swim

The proposed date for the next 10km swim is Saturday 10 February at 7 am. 

Swimmers are required to bring their own food/drink requirements which can be left at Manly. 

The swim is dependent on suitable ocean/weather conditions. 

Remember to be sensible as no badge is worth putting yourself and others in danger

Monthly Dinner – 13^th February 2018 – Guest Speakers

The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 13th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speakers on the night will be Dr Ezequiel “Ziggy” Marzinelli and Dr Adriana Verges from the Sydney Institute of Marine Science(SIMS). SIMS, in partnership with Dorset Sutton and Jenny Lim Sutton and the Manly community, propose to undertake Operation Crayweed Manly, a project to restore lost underwater forests in Manly, in particular a type of seaweed called Crayweed, which provides critical habitat for crayfish (Eastern Rock Lobster) and abalone. Ideally the restoration would take place in Cabbage Tree Bay, as an iconic and beloved place under the watchful gaze of a community of custodians who care and love this exceptional marine environment. However this will depend on gaining community support and approval from NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) due to Cabbage Tree Bay’s status as an Aquatic Reserve. The project team are keen to talk with the B&B community, as people who love and use Cabbage Tree Bay, to hear your thoughts and seek your support for this project.

The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). 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 please book HERE.

Bob Hayter's Funeral

Bob Hayter’s Funeral is in the Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium at 11am on Wednesday, 7th February

It is with great sadness that I wish to advise members of the passing of Bob Hayter this morning (Saturday 27^th). Bob was 79.

Bob swam at Northbridge baths today, returned to his favourite bench near lane 1 and passed away peacefully.

Bob has swum with the Northbridge Swimming Club for a long time as well as being a regular at the Manly Bold and Beautiful swim squad. He swam up to 5 times per week. 

A couple of years ago he said that "I swim to stay alive." Bob loved the water and loved the baths. 

I would like to thank all those involved this morning for being so calm and controlled during such a traumatic event.

This afternoon I became aware that Bob very recently signed an order that he not be resuscitated in the event of an adverse occurrence. 

Club members have visited Bob's  wife Judith and daughter Elizabeth today. They are grateful that Bob did not suffer and passed surrounded by so many swimming mates.