Call her brave, bold or bonkers but Sue Marinan achieved today what nobody else has achieved in the history of the B&B! After swimming around 6 kms most days when not injured or on holiday... she clocked up the phenomenal total of 3000 kms in only 3 years! This seriously determined, sexy Senior starts at 6.20am and just swims, swims and swims across our beautiful bay whatever the weather and often before a day of teaching. Well done Sue! Outstanding!
Here she is with hubby Greg after her arch of honour. What will her next goal be, we wonder... (She did confide something to me but you'll have to ask her to find out!)
Another beautiful sunrise this morning at 6.07 am precisely!
Emma, Lisa, Di and Georgia surround our amazing manager, Ian Forster back from his holidays. Greg photobombs the action on the left.
Inge and Paul. Inge in her stinger suit but no bluebottles today (although the itchy sea lice have been sneaking their way in the ladies cossies). Paul is a lovely bloke. Let's call him 'Catch of the Day' ;-) (see me ladies for more info)
Sam looks happy with the conditions today. Air temp 22 degrees, water temp 19.7. We had 8 newbies and around 320 pink cappers!
We meet up with Sue at Shelly. Here she is surrounded by Louise, Gaby, Michael, Jo and Inge
More happy swimmers at Shelly
Sue gets to call the 'Let's Go!'
Peta and Diana pose before swimming off to Manly in time for Sue's arch.
A few swimmers showed me a large Eagle Ray on the ocean floor just a few metres from Shelly. The water was clearer in patches today.
We've been swimming through schools of tiny fish lately. The silver/goldy ones are called Pomfred and stripey ones Mados.
An Eagle Ray on the ocean floor covered in sand...
and one swimming...
I saw 3 Blind Sharks yesterday just before the Point. They are quite small and apparently so named because they close their eyes when caught by fishermen. Read more here if interested https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/fishes/blind-shark-brachaelurus-waddi-bloch-schneider-1801/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-JXiBRCpARIsAGqF8wWll_6ag4wubCfH96Hh2nS7e99rEgZfKDITZG4FmQT0XTPkSwaAqsQaAuuUEALw_wcB
I actually read there that they can live out of the water for up to 17 hours. That gives me hope that the one Sarah and I released after finding it stuck in a kid's Gumboot, may have actually lived!
I took the photo above about 2 years ago after a swim.
Crimson Banded Wrasse
and our favourite, Eastern Blue Groper
Last week a few of us swam harbourside and saw a few of these beautiful Fan Bellied Leatherjackets hanging around the net.
Stats:
Swimmers: 320
Newbees: 8
Water: 19.7 deg C
Have a great day everyone!
Lainey
SUMMER SWIMS
As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, it seems appropriate to explain what it takes to earn a Summer badge. Three long distance swims are on offer:
- The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning at 7am until Feb.
- There is a 10 km swim once a month over summer. Next one in Feb.
- If these swims are too long for you, you can try a Triple Manly to Shelly swim any day during Summer (distance 3.5 km) from 6.30or 7 am.
'Try a Triple'. Do the Manly to Shelley return swim 3 times non-stop and earn a triple badge.
Please note, Badges will be awarded to swimmers completing any and/or all of the 3 swims at the times and dates stated above and throughout the Summer months.
You will earn a badge if you complete these swims and log them in iLog. The system will only record authorised 6K or 10K swims that are logged on the appropriate days. Badges will be presented at the Summer Badge Ceremony in March. If you are unsure of the routes and protocols for these swims, please ask at the desk before you swim. When swimming these longer distances, we request that, for safety reasons, you stay with the group. We also request that you do not swim in dangerous conditions. The quest for a little cloth badge is not worth putting your life at risk. Enjoy your swimming.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - AUSTRALIA DAY
As usual, Australia Day, next Saturday, will be a huge event. Please note that, due to a surf carnival at Manly, B&B will be meeting and commencing the swim at Shelly Beach. Please do not swim from the beach at Manly. Try to arrive early, to allow time for parking and the walk to Shelly (for the safety of all swimmers, please don’t enter at half way). We also request that everyone wait on the beach to avoid congestion on the walkway. At 7 am we will gather together to sing the national anthem on the beach before we enter the water. This year will be even more special, as we will be announcing the Medicare Free+Active Random Swimmer of the Year, who will receive a $500 MasterCard voucher. The Random Swimmer of the Month for December will also be presented with a $100 Rebel voucher.
For safety reasons, we will be swimming in an anticlockwise direction around the Bay – swim from the right-hand side of the beach to the Point and return to Shelly Beach along the shore side. Please do not swim into the beach at Manly as there will be water craft accessing the beach in that area. Every year, we encourage swimmers to wear our national colours/flags or other paraphernalia. It should be an impressive sight. Come along and join in the fun.
Due to the large number of swimmers expected this weekend, we urge you to take particular care in the water. Remember, we are not racing; we are here to enjoy our swim. Please be mindful of our swimming etiquette and avoid swimming on top of other swimmers. If you do collide with someone else, please stop and make sure that they are not injured. Let’s make this a great weekend for all involved.
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