Standing in a bucket of hot water seems to be the new trend this year for beating that post-swim chill! Here's lovely Alex epitomising what the B&B is all about... pushing yourself out of your comfort zone because of the happy glow and amazing feeling that follows this daily drama!
Another mermaid after her www swim and homemade shower, Jac. (If you haven't already look at the amazing blog she put together on Sunday.)
The morning started off beautifully although the air temp was very low. Debbie's car recorded 1 degree coming from Galston!Water temp didn't seem too bad in comparison. Was it 15.6 JB?
Just a quick blog today as I have to be somewhere in 15 mins. I went in early with Edwina, Nat and Mark 6.50am
Although the annoying Salp from yesterday was still around today, it didn't seem so bad as the sun was shining, fish were around having a good feed and the water was clear and glistening! Here's a PJ from today.
Always nice to bump in to Michele and Martin as they come out and we go in.
Diamondfish a plenty
Michael with the Clarke and Humel crew after their swim
The 'Mods' or Men of the Door post-swim!
Below some photos of earlier in the week.
Here he is, the man who wouldn't be seen dead in a cheat suit (wetsuit) John Kelly, leading the charge on Monday.
Ian and Ted with new swimmer Toi who is enjoying swimming to the point and back. He comes all the way from Turramurra.
An alien-like looking Porcupinefish
PJ
Always great to see the flash of blue as a Groper swims by and some are looking really bright blue lately!
Sergeant Baker
Old Wives
Stats:
Swimmers 138
Newbees 1
Water 15.4 degrees C
Monthly Dinner – 11th September 2018 – Guest Speaker
The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 11th September at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speaker on the night will be one of our swimmers, Jennifer Mulveny, who will share the benefits of mindfulness during our swims and in our daily lives. Jennifer is a certified yoga instructor and passionate student of mindfulness. She leads the beach yoga sessions on Manly Beach before our swims every Thursday morning, constantly reminding students that mindfulness can be done on and off the yoga mat, before a beautiful sunrise, or just as well sitting in traffic or standing in a queue. The presentation will include some mindfulness practice that can be used during swims or as part of a regular home practice.
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
2018 Winter Badge Ceremony – Sunday 16th September
You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), 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 16th September, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.
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 Ceremony.
All 2018 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 the upcoming summer badges.
In conjunction with the badge ceremony, Royal Far West will be holding a raffle with great prizes, so don't forget to bring along extra money for the raffle.
Have a wonderful day
Lainey Loo
P.S. Fiona swam with a seal at Shelly today!
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