Pacific Jules

The real meaning of EOFYs

30.06.2108

On a beautiful, crisp winter's morning where we saw the water temperature go up (by .1) and the ocean delivering yet again, we discovered a new meaning for EOFYs.

 

Enjoy

Manly 6.15am.  The photo says it all.  With paradise like this, how can we not enjoy......

 

Ocean Swimming

 

The calming magic of the ocean.  We followed the Blue Groper out of Shelly this morning.  Did you see it? (photo cred to blog from 13/04/13)

 

For

Lots of wetsuits in the 7am today, the 6.30am-ers braved the cold (except for me and John Bond in our matching Orcas).

 

Your

 

Happily heading off on your dose of

 

Sanity

 

 

Our beautiful Jo and Trish - the very definition of sanity post swim.

 

And while we are on the subject of EOFYs insanity - have you noticed our favourite Barb-ara has been SOTD three times in a row!! Something for us all to aspire to.    Management - I dare not suggest that something is up with the algorithm.

 

 

Happy EOFYs everyone.

 

Collator - Kate

Contributors - Jen, Kieran, Barb.

Friday 29 June 2018 Super Powers

What's your super power? Smart enough to know swimming in winter is great? Mine is picking people to photograph who are super photogenic. I have other powers. Shane Gould has a super power that you did not know of - a great swimmer but she is now getting me to watch Australian Survivor at least a bit because she is on it!

 

Happy birthday Colin. photo'd here with Georgina

The Keast fish spotters found a HUGE eagle ray

Colin without Georgina. What a super way to start a birthday

Only Will without a wetsuit  - super alliteration

Errol

David

BB swimmers against the sub. super..b!

250 swimmers

1 newbie

17 degrees

 

Monthly Dinner – 10^th July 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 10th July at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be sailor and B&B swimmer, Matt Hayes, who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Matt and his crew of Rob Iles, Syd Seymour and Nicky Kukulka will talk about their upcoming two-year world circumnavigation aboard a Dufour class 56 feet yacht. Hear about the route they will sail, the pitfalls, dangers, highlights, yacht and personal preparations, oceans they will cross and the countries they will visit.

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.

Winter Badges

The Winter swimming season is finally here!

Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are several advantages of swimming in winter, including flat seas, good visibility and no bluebottles.

Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can also qualify for a winter badge by swimming a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August.

You must also swim in at least 7 different weeks. If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit).

So start now, and don’t forget to log your swims to qualify.

 

What I have been reading and "reading"

I am still keenly listening to the true crime odcast, Teachers Pet about the disappearance of Lynette Dawson from the Northern Beaches. 

 

I am also reading Dear Amy which is going well so far. 

Thursday June 28: WOW Women Of the Wall

Our B&B tribe is a social division in a traditional Manly society consisting of families and groups linked with a common culture and dialect, and having recognized leaders with several layers of middle management. Tribes often contain sub tribes defined by function and role.

One of our sub tribes is the Women of the Wall or WOW. After careful evidence based research it can be reported that members of this group appear on the wall 5.75 metres from the Surf Club. As is documented below in figures 1 through 5, they can appear singularly or in groups. After careful analysis they were named Women of the Wall because they are exclusively female and only appear on the wall.

As advanced creatures they have a high level of verbal communication and have reached a stage of evolution where they talk constantly even while swimming. This is due to a Darwinian evolution of their swimming technique called Sqwowking where they will talk while swimming on their backs. Like many highly evolved tribes their queen, Lisa Boyle, is kept in a special place and was not evident in this morning's viewing.

The B&B WOWs come from a lineage of WOWs having been carbon linked to the Beijing WOWs of the Great Wall seen below in Figure 6 and the original Babylonian WOWs depicted below in Figure 7 on the Babylonian Wall.

First there are no WOWs

Then as the sun rises they start appearing...

This tradition is also evident in Beijing….

And originally dates back to the Babylonian WOWs...

 

Have a WOW of a day

Pete Anthony

 

Stats

Swimmers 123

Newbies 0

WOWs 4

Water Temperature 18.1 (Felt like 17.867)

Monthly Dinner – 10^th July 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 10th July at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be sailor and B&B swimmer, Matt Hayes, who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Matt and his crew of Rob Iles, Syd Seymour and Nicky Kukulka will talk about their upcoming two-year world circumnavigation aboard a Dufour class 56 feet yacht. Hear about the route they will sail, the pitfalls, dangers, highlights, yacht and personal preparations, oceans they will cross and the countries they will visit.

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.

Winter Badges

The Winter swimming season is finally here!

Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are several advantages of swimming in winter, including flat seas, good visibility and no bluebottles.

Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can also qualify for a winter badge by swimming a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August.

You must also swim in at least 7 different weeks. If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit).

So start now, and don’t forget to log your swims to qualify.

 

 

 

27/06/2018 - Swimming under a Stunning Sky...

Sometimes it's not the actual physical act of swimming that makes you so glad you got up in the dark and rain... It might be the chance to be uplifted by such a friendly bunch of people, see amazing marine creatures, get a work- out done before work... For me sometimes it just takes my breath away to look up and see that amazing sky when I'm in the ocean. You just feel immersed in the beauty and awesomeness of this beautiful natural environment! What a gorgeous morning it was. How lucky are we to swim in this special place?

There's always inspiring people around to push you that bit further or make you grateful for being able to partake in this great experience so often. Tracey is so determined to get her 'Winter without wetsuit' badge she came down at 6.10am to swim on her own today before rushing off to be at Ravenswood school for work at 7.30am. Luckily Cheryl swam with her, before swimming more laps across the bay.

Simon grabbed me for a pre-swim photo but when I asked what I could tell blog readers about his friends, he insisted Shaun on the left was a ballet dancer! With a nickname like 'The Greyhound' I think he meant runner. 

This is the beautiful scene that awaited us as we entered the 18 degree water...

Sue and Heather, always 'rays of sunshine'!

At The Point. Name the swimmer

Always worth looking up to catch the sun popping over the clouds. Matthew Hawkins with a good, high elbow.

and then... just near 'Attracta's Rock' near Shelly beach a few of us see two Giant Cuttlefish looking as weird and alien-like as ever. They only live to 18 months/2 years and start to go a bit white around the tentacles when they're on the way out. I dove down but didn't get too close after the incident with the rogue Cuttlefish who likes to zoom in on divers/photographers with tentacles flared!

It was a little dull for some great underwater pics but I saw a Wobbie, Porcupinefish and of course Old Wives

The sun started to shine as we finished the swim. Here are Shane, Wendy and Jo. (Wendy's son Chris is in The Manly Daily today. He's a very successful electronic artist and record producer with What So Not)

Sooze and Lisa exuding joy and energy!

This is the lovely Jac Shell who led the run in to  8 degree waters at the Skinny Solstice swim at Hobart on Friday and got n the ABC news. Well done Jac!

 Have a great day folks

Lainey x

Monthly Dinner – 10^th July 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 10th July at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be sailor and B&B swimmer, Matt Hayes, who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Matt and his crew of Rob Iles, Syd Seymour and Nicky Kukulka will talk about their upcoming two-year world circumnavigation aboard a Dufour class 56 feet yacht. Hear about the route they will sail, the pitfalls, dangers, highlights, yacht and personal preparations, oceans they will cross and the countries they will visit.

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.

WINTER BADGES:

The Winter swimming season is finally here!

Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are several advantages of swimming in winter, including flat seas, good visibility and no bluebottles.

Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can also qualify for a winter badge by swimming a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August.

You must also swim in at least 7 different weeks. If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit).

So start now, and don’t forget to log your swims to qualify.

Tuesday 26th June 2018 - Awesome and Chilly

Morning all and another cracker start to the day with small 1/2 metre swell and next to no wind from the south so perfect for the corner. Water was clearer than I have seen it for a while and with declining swell through to Saturday and westerly winds you can expect better days ahead as the swell fades to ripples. Mind you that doesn't bode well for the water temps which I expect will fall with rain expected later today through to Thursday. 

Around 160 on deck this morning and despite the 17.7 degrees, it was full steam ahead.

A well spread field for the "LETS GO".

A last some SUn to warm the cockles.

Nice and clear and fishies everywhere.

By the home run we had more Sunshine.

Sensational finish

Nothing like sharing a hot shower 

Michael Sheehan hits the road again so thought we better all jump in for a farewell photo.

And this great shot I saw this morning worthy of sharing

Have a great week people and be good.

Cheers - Brian

PS Thanks to all those who came along for the Winter Warmer. Thanks to all the participation it was a fun night and I do believe the B&B anthem had some life breathed into it for the first time. 

https://www.facebook.com/klsander/videos/10155832512121492/

Monthly Dinner – 10^th July 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 10th July at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be sailor and B&B swimmer, Matt Hayes, who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Matt and his crew of Rob Iles, Syd Seymour and Nicky Kukulka will talk about their upcoming two-year world circumnavigation aboard a Dufour class 56 feet yacht. Hear about the route they will sail, the pitfalls, dangers, highlights, yacht and personal preparations, oceans they will cross and the countries they will visit.

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.

WINTER BADGES:

The Winter swimming season is finally here!

Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are several advantages of swimming in winter, including flat seas, good visibility and no bluebottles.

Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can also qualify for a winter badge by swimming a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August.

You must also swim in at least 7 different weeks. If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit).

So start now, and don’t forget to log your swims to qualify.

 

Monday 25th June 2018 - A little help from my friends.

Jim said, “I’m freezing, Help! I need somebody, not just anybody.”

Click  here: Please help me

 

Birthday boy Richard with a little help from his friends.

Cafe Kane knows them as “Double Shot Flat Whites” AKA racing dads, Tod & Scotty.

 

Congratulations Scotty who gold podiumed  today after a 5 week break following the arrival of baby Archie. Seen here with the beautiful Noni and cool siblings Cami & Tas.

 

The girls give a lot of help to their friends.

 

Middle Management give us all lots of help.

 

Friends helping each other to stay warm.

B&Bers help each other as Pre and Post swim friends.

Bon voyages to our special friend Nat! Seen her with her 5 sons and Cafe Annie before flying for a one month holiday  in Europe with her best friend Vira.

 

Have a great week ahead.

Simon

The Stats:

Sunrise:  7:01am
Water Temp - 17.5 deg C
Newbies - ?
Swimmers -  100+

Monthly Dinner – 10^th July 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 10th July at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be sailor and B&B swimmer, Matt Hayes, who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Matt and his crew of Rob Iles, Syd Seymour and Nicky Kukulka will talk about their upcoming two-year world circumnavigation aboard a Dufour class 56 feet yacht. Hear about the route they will sail, the pitfalls, dangers, highlights, yacht and personal preparations, oceans they will cross and the countries they will visit.

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.

WINTER BADGES:

The Winter swimming season is finally here!

Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are several advantages of swimming in winter, including flat seas, good visibility and no bluebottles.

Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can also qualify for a winter badge by swimming a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August.

You must also swim in at least 7 different weeks. If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit).

So start now, and don’t forget to log your swims to qualify.

 

24/06/2018 - Back To Normal

We're back to normal. Moving on from yesterday's filthy solstice shenanigans, we were able to go back to focusing on what's really important:

A total of 254 appropriately dressed swimmers braved the morning chill and enjoyed stunning conditions in Cabbage Tree Bay.

And how good was it seeing Andrew with his pants back on:

Marching down the ramp at precisely 7am:

Gotta love the 7am sunrise this time of year - makes for atmospheric photos:

I missed the 'Let's Go!' at the point. Thanks for waiting everybody..  it's like JK and Ian don't even care about me anymore.

Over at Shelly, it was all about Dorset and his 2000km swim - show me a man who completes his 2000km swim and I show you a man with lots of friends:

JK still ignoring me..

Charl always greets me, always good eye contact..

Dorset doing the Let's Go:

Nice work..

Guess the rubber gloves:

On the way back I bumped into Renae and Ash:

I missed Dorset's 2000km tunnel but here's some great footage courtesy of Lainey:

In non-Dorset related news.. Margot was everywhere this morning:

Specials:

Even more special:

Michael and his daily struggle with pants - why do they have to be so complicated..

The WOWs were in top form. And in the background, Michael still struggling with his pants..

Eventually, Ian wanted his camera back..

That's it folks. What a morning. Thanks for swimming!

I leave you with some eye candy - Dorset pouring a gallon of scented oil all over himself, slowly moving to the tune of 'You Are So Beautiful' by Joe Cocker:

The Stats:

Sunrise:  7:00am (on the dot!)
Water Temp - 17.7
Newbies - 6!!!
Swimmers - 250 (totally made up!)

Monthly Dinner – 10^th July 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 10th July at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be sailor and B&B swimmer, Matt Hayes, who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Matt and his crew of Rob Iles, Syd Seymour and Nicky Kukulka will talk about their upcoming two-year world circumnavigation aboard a Dufour class 56 feet yacht. Hear about the route they will sail, the pitfalls, dangers, highlights, yacht and personal preparations, oceans they will cross and the countries they will visit.

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.

WINTER BADGES:

The Winter swimming season is finally here!

Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are several advantages of swimming in winter, including flat seas, good visibility and no bluebottles.

Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can also qualify for a winter badge by swimming a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August.

You must also swim in at least 7 different weeks. If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit).

So start now, and don’t forget to log your swims to qualify.

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Did you see what I saw?

Well today was the day for the annual solstice swim. Winter solstice was two days ago but it was designated to do the swim today. About 72 people turned up at 6.15 for a 6.20 departure to head to Shelly beach naked. Most people swam with costumes around their necks or shoulders. I’m told one sorry bloke left his on a rock for the surf to wash it away. Not saying who and I do have footage of his exit to the surf club sans costume , but it’s too risqué to share. 

I dare say roger was kept busy selling the badges afterwards, everyone was pleased to be an owner. Not a bad piece of artwork either 

Some pre solstice swim shots and at Shelly too. 

They were brave souls entering the water at 6.20, pretty dark and only 8 degrees in the air. Water temp was 17.8 but felt colder to me thanks to a light wind and colder air temp. 

There were 5 new swimmers today and I heard one of those ventured out with the nudies. 

Heres Marie a young Canadian traveller who got up at 4.30am to  get public transport here by 7am. 

She swam with brian and I  after having a small battle with surf and swell. Thanks brian for gentle encouragement, singing sweet tunes and getting her through the point . 

Didnt see a lot of marine life but the blind shark wasn’t hiding for a change . I missed a wobbegong at the point and had a lovely swim in the aquarium at Ed’s rocks. 

Simon , one of our Monday bloggers, lead the way for some of the 7am swimmers . There were 290 total turning up to swim today with 72 in the nudie group. 

More 7 o clock people battling the cold and some dumping waves. In the photo below jo in the middle is a newbie. 

This little trio were comparing sightings at the point. 

After the swim everyone was washing themselves down in hot water from home, rugging up in their woollie outfits and drinking hot coffee or tea. Or whatever!! 

In the above photo Paul had his niece visiting from qld plus his granddaughter joining in the fun . Wows enjoyed their badges and the sunshine afterwards. 

Don’t forget to stay on track for your winter badge. Swim 20 tines in 7 different weeks and always tick that box. Our next swim dinner is July 10th, four of our swimmers are sailing around the world and telling us of their planned adventures. Please see yesterday’s blog to click a link and book. It’s always a good get together at Bluewater to mingle with fellow swimmers.

I bumped into Andrew and Greg chatting outside manly wine. This dear little puppy is only eight weeks old and adorably soft and shy. Started whining with all the attention so I left them to go home. 

 

Last but not least the best way to warm up after a swim is to join our local bakers Facebook page- staple bread and necessities.  Order your goodies every Wednesday and buy fresh bread and elaborate pastries straight from the oven on a weekend. It’s a sheer joy and extravagance that we call necessities. 

hope you all enjoyed your solstice swim and winter swim. Until next time, enjoy your weekend 💝 Edwina 

22 June 2018 Endolphins galore!

As you know we never regret coming down for a swim. In winter sometimes it is a bit hard to get out of bed but like today, because of the surge of joyful swimming hormones called endolphins (which will have to do when you don't see actual dolphins), we are glad.

Jenn adn Brian getting ready for the swim

the toasty temp

Nat and Edwina heading of for some fish spotting and swimming

 

Brian and Don captured 

What can this sign mean

Happy birthday Henry of the swim - centre below

Here are two swimmers celebrating Emilia ("Meals") birthday - happy birthday Emilia

Mum (on left above) procured this excellent cake for the occasion

Rare shot of these two not in swimmers

the goosepimples identify those who have already swum

John 

Do Michelle and Martin now swim with a Mexican accent?

Paula








The WOWs are up to something nice. Again

Beanie beanie beanie

I started to click a photo of the A team and by the time the shutter came down, they were dressed

 

Monthly Dinner – 10^th July 2018 – Guest Speaker

 

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 10th July at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be sailor and B&B swimmer, Matt Hayes, who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Matt and his crew of Rob Iles, Syd Seymour and Nicky Kukulka will talk about their upcoming two-year world circumnavigation aboard a Dufour class 56 feet yacht. Hear about the route they will sail, the pitfalls, dangers, highlights, yacht and personal preparations, oceans they will cross and the countries they will visit.

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.

Numbers

Newbies - nil
Swimmers - 250

 

WINTER BADGES

The Winter swimming season is finally here!

Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are several advantages of swimming in winter, including flat seas, good visibility and no bluebottles.

Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can also qualify for a winter badge by swimming a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August.

You must also swim in at least 7 different weeks. If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit).

So start now, and don’t forget to log your swims to qualify.

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Solstice Swim

Saturday 23rd June @ 6.15 a.m.
• Not sanctioned by Bolds

• One swim only (Not three)

• Tassie MoFos also qualify for the 2018 badge

 

What I have been reading

Sleeping in the Ground, A DCI Banks story. It is ok and suits a busy time of year.

Thursday 21 June 2018: Unofficial 6am solstice nudey swim

Yes we've had a week of rain, doom and gloom but rest assured from today the days will get longer and we can start looking forward to Bondy's summer swim program - not before we've all ticked off our 20 winter swims.

This keen lot never rain or the cold get to them.  This morning they were at it again with an "unofficial" Solstice swim - taking their swimmers off at the point - swimming to Shelly in only their birthday suit before getting changed at the point again so as not to scare the natives waiting at the shore for their 6.30 or 7am swim.

The official B&B Solstice swim is on this weekend - but please respect the residents near Shelly that are trying to sleep in at the weekend and keep the early morning solstice laughter and frivolity down if possible.

At the moment we are frantically ticking off our swims for our "Cold and Beautiful" winter badge with the idea to swim 20 times over seven different weeks in winter.

Tips are:

1. Get as many done early as you can so as it gets a little cooler and the the temptation of a nice warm bed wins out you're not dreading the thought of having to swim five days this week to get your badge.
2. Bring a milk bottle filled with hot water from the tap - wrap your towel around the bottle so when you get out of the water you have a nice hot water supply and a warm towel to boot.
3. Just get in and get swimming - winter is my favourite time to swim - the water is so nice and clear, all those that made a New Years resolution to swim more with B&B have fallen by the wayside and its just the die-hards who like you have made the choice to get up and get moving that join you.
4. Dolphins frolic nearby
5. Time your run to Shelly so you don't have to wait to long as its always colder at Shelly Beach.

Yesterday the dolphins were out playing and on Monday they were frolicking and jumping right at the point by Queensie - Bernard perhaps its time you venture down that way again soon.

Annie and the Berents were both there bright and early dodging the rain.

Its Shaun's walking day today - but he still popped in to say morning to us all including the lovely Lisa from the WOW's althought I did notice that the wall had moved this morning closer to the surf club in the dry.

Nat always has a smile on her dial.

The Chapman's seem to be in a competiton to see who can do the most damage to themselves.  Earlier this year Melissa had a mountain biking accident that resulted in a clipped wing for a number of months but now Brian is sporting damaged ribs following a basketball incident - stick to swimming Brian - less chance of injury.

Edwina has been in Canberra at the Cartier exhbition but was back with the pink caps this morning along with Lainey who usually runs with the Manly Beach Running Club before her daily swim.

Who are these blog tarts?  If there's a camera around you're bound to find Rainer!!!!  Hope you enjoyed the swim this morning guys.

Martin is just back from Mexico where he and Michelle had some great swimming experiences including swimming with Whale Sharks while John and Robyn were both swimming today as well.

The A-Team time their run to Shelly so they don't have to wait as long for everyone to arrive.

John again.

Sheena just loves her morning swim.

 Found these lovely ladies and Greg off the point - even though the skies were dreary the water was just divine.

'Til next time have a great week

Myrtle the Turtle

Stats:

Water temperature   18.4
Newbies (whoops forgot to check)
Swimmers not as many as winter.

Monthly Dinner – 10^th July 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 10th July at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be sailor and B&B swimmer, Matt Hayes, who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Matt and his crew of Rob Iles, Syd Seymour and Nicky Kukulka will talk about their upcoming two-year world circumnavigation aboard a Dufour class 56 feet yacht. Hear about the route they will sail, the pitfalls, dangers, highlights, yacht and personal preparations, oceans they will cross and the countries they will visit.

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.

B&B SWIMMING MERCHANDISE UPDATE:

NEW TOWELS HAVE ARRIVED & COSSIES BACK IN STOCK 😀
- Ladies B&B bathers are back in stock 😛
- Men’s should be back in stock next week 👍

And...

- NEW B&B TOWELS HAVE ARRIVED !!! 🎉😜 they are an amazing new light weight material that is super easy to shake the sand from.

Get yours now for only $50 in Budgy Smuggler Store, 1A/22 Darley Rd, Manly or Online:

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